The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. is
excited to announce that it is now providing accreditation for
Behavioral Health Home Care (BHHC). BHHC is the integration of
behavioral health interventions into traditional home care services.
As the health care industry increases its focus on integration of
services as a means of better managing costs and improving patient
outcomes, BHHC accreditation offers organizations the opportunity to
demonstrate a higher standard of care to a unique and growing patient
demographic.
With its current Home Health standards serving as the
foundation, ACHC developed the BHHC standards with a behavioral
health focus on training, patient education, assessment, planning, and
quality improvement. Organizations considering adding the BHHC
Specialty Service to its existing Home Health accreditation should
refer to the updated Home Health accreditation Policies and Procedures
that detail the BHHC pre-requisites. The standards for this new
Specialty Service are under the Home Health program
ACHC is a not-for-profit organization that has stood as a symbol of
quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is also ISO 9001:2008 certified
and has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice and DMEPOS. ACHC
offers personal Account Managers, relevant and realistic standards,
competitive pricing and a friendly, consultative approach to
accreditation.
Home Health organizations interested in applying for ACHC's Behavioral
Health Home Care accreditation can visit http://store.achc.org
to
download free standards. For more information on this Specialty
Service, contact Britt Welch, Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, at
919-785-1214, ext. 233 or at bwelch@achc.org
for more information.
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. is
excited to announce that it is now providing accreditation for
Behavioral Health Home Care (BHHC). BHHC is the integration of
behavioral health interventions into traditional home care services.
As the health care industry increases its focus on integration of
services as a means of better managing costs and improving patient
outcomes, BHHC accreditation offers organizations the opportunity to
demonstrate a higher standard of care to a unique and growing patient
demographic.
With its current Home Health standards serving as the foundation,
ACHC developed the BHHC standards with a behavioral health focus on
training, patient education, assessment, planning, and quality
improvement. Organizations considering adding the BHHC Specialty
Service to its existing Home Health accreditation should refer to the
updated Home Health accreditation Policies and Procedures that detail
the BHHC pre-requisites. The standards for this new Specialty
Service are under the Home Health program
ACHC is a not-for-profit organization that has stood as a symbol of
quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is also ISO 9001:2008 certified
and has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice and DMEPOS. ACHC
offers personal Account Managers, relevant and realistic standards,
competitive pricing and a friendly, consultative approach to
accreditation.
Home Health organizations interested in applying for ACHC's Behavioral
Health Home Care accreditation can visit http://store.achc.org
to
download free standards. For more information on this Specialty
Service, contact Britt Welch, Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, at
919-785-1214, ext. 233 or at bwelch@achc.org
for more information.
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. is
excited to announce that it is now providing accreditation for
Behavioral Health Home Care (BHHC). BHHC is the integration of
behavioral health interventions into traditional home care
services. As the health care industry increases its focus on
integration of services as a means of better managing costs and
improving patient outcomes, BHHC accreditation offers organizations the
opportunity to demonstrate a higher standard of care to a unique and
growing patient demographic.
With its current Home Health standards serving as the foundation,
ACHC developed the BHHC standards with a behavioral health focus on
training, patient education, assessment, planning, and quality
improvement. Organizations considering adding the BHHC Specialty
Service to its existing Home Health accreditation should refer to the
updated Home Health accreditation Policies and Procedures that detail
the BHHC pre-requisites. The standards for this new Specialty
Service are under the Home Health program
ACHC is a not-for-profit organization that has stood as a symbol of
quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is also ISO 9001:2008 certified
and has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice and DMEPOS. ACHC
offers personal Account Managers, relevant and realistic standards,
competitive pricing and a friendly, consultative approach to
accreditation.
Home Health organizations interested in applying for ACHC's Behavioral
Health Home Care accreditation can visit http://store.achc.org
to
download free standards. For more information on this Specialty
Service, contact Britt Welch, Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, at
919-785-1214, ext. 233 or at bwelch@achc.org
for more information.
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. is
excited to announce that it is now providing accreditation for
Behavioral Health Home Care (BHHC). BHHC is the integration of
behavioral health interventions into traditional home care
services. As the health care industry increases its focus on
integration of services as a means of better managing costs and
improving patient outcomes, BHHC accreditation offers organizations the
opportunity to demonstrate a higher standard of care to a unique and
growing patient demographic.
With its current Home Health standards serving as the foundation,
ACHC developed the BHHC standards with a behavioral health focus on
training, patient education, assessment, planning, and quality
improvement. Organizations considering adding the BHHC Specialty
Service to its existing Home Health accreditation should refer to the
updated Home Health accreditation Policies and Procedures that detail
the BHHC pre-requisites. The standards for this new Specialty
Service are under the Home Health program
ACHC is a not-for-profit organization that has stood as a symbol of
quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is also ISO 9001:2008 certified
and has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice and DMEPOS. ACHC
offers personal Account Managers, relevant and realistic standards,
competitive pricing and a friendly, consultative approach to
accreditation.
Home Health organizations interested in applying for ACHC's Behavioral
Health Home Care accreditation can visit http://store.achc.org
to
download free standards. For more information on this Specialty
Service, contact Britt Welch, Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, at
919-785-1214, ext. 233 or at bwelch@achc.org
for more information.
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. is
excited to announce that it is now providing accreditation for
Behavioral Health Home Care (BHHC). BHHC is the integration of
behavioral health interventions into traditional home care
services. As the health care industry increases its focus on
integration of services as a means of better managing costs and
improving patient outcomes, BHHC accreditation offers organizations the
opportunity to demonstrate a higher standard of care to a unique and
growing patient demographic.
With its current Home Health standards serving as the foundation,
ACHC developed the BHHC standards with a behavioral health focus on
training, patient education, assessment, planning, and quality
improvement. Organizations considering adding the BHHC Specialty
Service to its existing Home Health accreditation should refer to the
updated Home Health accreditation Policies and Procedures that detail
the BHHC pre-requisites. The standards for this new Specialty
Service are under the Home Health program
ACHC is a not-for-profit organization that has stood as a symbol of
quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is also ISO 9001:2008 certified
and has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice and DMEPOS. ACHC
offers personal Account Managers, relevant and realistic standards,
competitive pricing and a friendly, consultative approach to
accreditation.
Home Health organizations interested in applying for ACHC's Behavioral
Health Home Care accreditation can visit http://store.achc.org
to
download free standards. For more information on this Specialty
Service, contact Britt Welch, Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, at
919-785-1214, ext. 233 or at bwelch@achc.org
for more information.
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. is
excited to announce that it is now providing accreditation for
Behavioral Health Home Care (BHHC). BHHC is the integration of
behavioral health interventions into traditional home care
services. As the health care industry increases its focus on
integration of services as a means of better managing costs and
improving patient outcomes, BHHC accreditation offers organizations the
opportunity to demonstrate a higher standard of care to a unique and
growing patient demographic.
With its current Home Health standards serving as the foundation,
ACHC developed the BHHC standards with a behavioral health focus on
training, patient education, assessment, planning, and quality
improvement. Organizations considering adding the BHHC Specialty
Service to its existing Home Health accreditation should refer to the
updated Home Health accreditation Policies and Procedures that detail
the BHHC pre-requisites. The standards for this new Specialty
Service are under the Home Health program
ACHC is a not-for-profit organization that has stood as a symbol of
quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is also ISO 9001:2008 certified
and has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice and DMEPOS. ACHC
offers personal Account Managers, relevant and realistic standards,
competitive pricing and a friendly, consultative approach to
accreditation.
Home Health organizations interested in applying for ACHC's Behavioral
Health Home Care accreditation can visit http://store.achc.org
to
download free standards. For more information on this Specialty
Service, contact Britt Welch, Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, at
919-785-1214, ext. 233 or at bwelch@achc.org
for more information.
 The Wisdom of Kung Fu Panda
The night couldn’t have been more perfect for an outdoor
tennis match: about 80 degrees, slight breeze, manageable crowd and
great seats. It was a major tennis tournament in Cincinnati with
top players from around the world and a prelude to the famed U.S. Open
in New York in a few weeks.
Stephen and I were very excited about seeing Andy Roddick,
the #10 ranked player in the world from right here in the great
U.S.A. The crowd would definitely be cheering for him over his
opponent, #42 ranked player from Germany, Philip Kohlschreiber.
Andy had a tough time in the first
set, but he managed to win it, but not by much. The second set
seemed even harder for him. You could see his frustration mount
and his anger at himself started to slip through his movements.
His opponent, on the other hand seemed cool and confident. Andy
lost the second set.
By this time Andy Roddick was
starting to lose it. He hit a losing shot early in the 3rd
set and in retaliation of that nasty tennis ball, and out of his
building anger, he smashed the ball high into the stands. A real
no-no in tennis. The referee penalized him the game and that
started the real downward trend for Andy. He argued with the
referee for several minutes and finally walked back on court, shaking
his head and mumbling to himself. For the next 40 minutes, you
could see what the anger and negative self talk was doing to him.
So yes, #10 ranked player lost to #42 ranked player in round one of a
major tournament.
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If you haven’t been to a good
animated children’s movie lately, check out Kung Fu Panda 2.
Since our 9 year old twin grandchildren were with us for several days
this month, (that’s another article) we all went on this family
adventure. Po, the chubby, loveable panda, has two jobs. He
serves up noodles by day in the family restaurant and becomes a true
master of the martial arts by night. He is an unlikely kung fu
hero with a destiny to save his people in their darkest hour!
And the darkest hour has arrived!
The war is on!
Po starts out getting beat up badly
in the battle with Lord Shen (the villain) and his warriors. He
strikes back and uses all his skills, and even his friends, but he’s
having a hard time. His intensity and anger rise. Can’t
seem to win the battle! More strikes. More anger. Grrrr!
It’s now down to the wire and he’s in a face-to-face encounter with the
creepy, devilish Lord Shen!
And then……when all is about to fall
apart, (drum roll please), Po remembers the words of his teacher,
Master Shifu. Inner Peace. Inner Peace.
Po pulls himself together, focuses
on the power within and repeats the mantra he was taught…Inner
Peace, Inner Peace. He shifts his posture to one of courage
and strength. He stands tall, using his breath and his mind to capture
his own wisdom and Inner Peace. He’s relaxed, in control of his
feelings and emotions, reclaiming his power, trusting his inner knowing
and exuding confidence! He pauses. He looks at Lord Shen. He
strikes!
TA DA! Anger is
gone. Inner Peace reigns. Po wins the battle (inside) and saves his
people from the villain and his army!
Oh Andy, you lost your Inner Peace
on that tennis court! You let a few missed shots and a referee
call hook you. You carried the negative movie in your mind and
ruminated over it for nearly an hour. You replayed ‘they done me wrong’
over and over, so the negative vibrations hung on and the negative
thoughts and emotions built. Eventually, the circumstances
crumbled you internally.
I whispered to you all through the
second and third match. Let it go, Andy. You are letting
someone else rule your mind and take over your skill and talent and win
this match! Live in the present. Don’t’ give away your power to
anyone. Live in the joy of every moment. See the miracle of
your talent and use it! Holding onto anger doesn’t serve you.
Breathe. Reframe your thinking. Find Inner Peace. Inner Peace.
It wasn’t to be. He didn’t
hear me. I wanted to weep for him. Not because the other
player won the match. But because Andy lost the match… to
himself. He gave in to his anger and gave his power to someone
else. If only Po could have shared his wisdom with Andy.
The wisdom of Po, the Kung Fu Panda
- Anger is primarily aimed at
ourselves. It is a symptom of and a subconscious response to
guilt. Ask yourself ‘what am I angry at?’ ‘What might I be feeling
guilty about?’
- Keep your power. Don’t give
it away by showing uncontrolled anger at a team member or to a client!
- Have a high level of self awareness to know what or who
presses your button and triggers your irritation, frustration or anger.
Awareness precedes change. Knowing yourself, how you tend to
respond to others and situations is a foundation of healthy Relationships@WorkTM
- Remember what you’ve been taught
by the Master. ‘A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man
keeps himself under control.’ Proverbs 29:11.
Step Up
* At work, my button gets pressed
and I get angry when _______________________
* I know how to let go and get past
my frustration and anger by __________________
* On a scale of 1-10, my Inner Peace
generally is a ____________________________
* To better manager my frustration and anger, and build
healthier Relationships@WorkTM I will
______________________________________________
Uncontrolled anger can ruin
relationships, destroy a team, undermine care of patients and diminish
productivity and profit. Po is a pretty wise Panda! He looks in
the mirror, adjusts his thinking, stays in the moment and solves the
problem.
It’s what leaders do.
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Stephen
Tweed, CSP, is Chairman and CEO of Leading Home Care ... a Tweed
Jeffries company. For over 25 years he has been a recognized leader
in strategy and leadership development for home health care &
hospice companies and associations. He is the author or co-author of
seven books, five of which were written specifically for the home care
industry. He has served on the boards of directors of three
not-for-profit home care agencies, and has served as interim
President & CEO of a $25 million home care company. 