About
As a deemed-status provider, CIHQ provides hospitals with the tools and support they need to successfully achieve accreditation. CIHQ's philosophy and approach to accreditation is to engage with hospitals in a collegial, respectful, and educational manner; while assuring services are provided at a reasonable cost.
- ADVOCATE on behalf of our members in shaping the accreditation and regulatory environment by working with CMS in the development of standards and regulations.
- EDUCATE members on standards, regulations, and the survey process and encourage the professional growth of individuals in the field of healthcare accreditation through national certification.
- ADVISE members on changes to standards and regulations and the impact on their organization.
- ASSIST members in determining their compliance to accreditation standards and CMS certification requirements.
- IMPROVE the ability of our members to successfully meet the challenges of today’s regulatory environment.
CIHQ has teamed up with PowerDMS to provide access to Accreditation Resource Services (ARS) within the Healthcare Policy Management Software Built for Compliance. Ask for a demo today!
Other Services & Resources
To learn more about how the CIHQ ARS tool can support your organization’s accreditation efforts or for more information about CIHQ accreditation contact:
Michelle Shaffer, MBA, M DEHS, HACP-CMS
Director of Business/Program Development
email: mshaffer@cihq.org
866-324-5080 ext. 2
CIHQ Accreditation & PowerDMS
- Manuals currently available on the Power platform:
- Hospitals
- Critical Access Hospitals
- Acute Psychiatric Hospitals
- Free-Standing Emergency Center
- Congregate Living Health Facility
- Center of Excellence Designation (8)
- Disease Specific Certification (5)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center Standards
- We also provide access to CIHQ-ARS content which includes:
- 600+ policy templates, medical record forms, and other compliance-related tools for success
- 60+ Staff training modules
Link to Standards, Accreditation Policies and Survey Activity Guide
More information about CIHQ Accreditation
If you are responsible for compliance to accreditation and regulatory requirements at your hospital, then the 2026 Accreditation & Regulatory Summit is the “must attend” conference of the year. The challenges facing healthcare institutions has never been greater as the regulatory environment undergoes rapid change! This is one conference you don’t want to miss!
» Featured Topics
» Agenda
» Welcome Reception & Comedy Night
» Continuing Education
» Venue, Hotels, & Transportation Information
» Conference Registration
» Exhibitor Opportunities
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Testimonials
"Very helpful and useful in keeping up with the latest changes and updates in regulations, the greatest in best practices e.g. policies & tools! Makes working in a crazy & ever-evolving industry less migraine-inducing."
Darlene Solis, Director, Performance Improvement & Clinical Informatics
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
"CIHQ-ARS is such a calming and supportive presence to our staff, always focusing on what's best for the patient."
Julata Brook, QM Alignment Nurse
United Regional Health Care System
CIHQ Accreditation Resource Services Demonstration
Creating a Culture of Accountability
Beyond Compliance: Building a Bulletproof Business case for Healthcare
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