The IHS Accreditation Insider
An Accreditation-Specific Newsletter
The Integral Healthcare Solutions (IHS) IHS Accreditation Insider is a newsletter dedicated to providing the latest updates and insights in the field of accreditation. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals and organizations involved in accreditation processes. The newsletter offers:
Accreditation Landscape Updates: It keeps readers informed about the most recent developments and changes in accreditation standards and procedures. This information helps organizations stay up-to-date with industry best practices.
Lessons Learned and Interpretations: The newsletter shares valuable lessons learned from accreditation experiences and offers insightful interpretations of new accreditation standards. This content helps readers navigate the complexities of accreditation more effectively.
Project Management Tips: It provides project management tips specifically tailored to accreditation endeavors. These tips aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accreditation projects within organizations.
IHS Updates: Readers can also expect updates on the latest happenings within IHS. This ensures that subscribers are aware of important developments and initiatives within the IHS community.
The overarching goal of the IHS Accreditation Insider is to provide immense value to individuals and organizations on their accreditation journey. The newsletter encourages readers to share its content with colleagues who are involved in accreditation activities, fostering a collective effort toward achieving excellence in accreditation processes.
Past Issues
Here are the key highlights from this newsletter:
Featured Industry Updates: URAC's rollout of the Mental Health at Work Accreditation and version 6.0 for Health Contact Center Accreditation.
New Interpretations: Targeting market activities to comply with URAC's evolving integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards across its modules.
Project Management Tips: IHS underscores the pivotal roles of senior leadership, project managers, project teams, and stakeholders in navigating accreditation projects effectively. Explore how IHS can provide support and training offered to optimize project outcomes.
IHS Updates: IHS’s successful URAC mid-cycle review and commitment to its ongoing compliance maintenance program, emphasizing the importance of sustained compliance during accreditation cycles.
Here are the key highlights from this newsletter:
New URAC modules in Health Equity Accreditation and Mental Health at Work Accreditation
New URAC Interpretation: URAC definition of “annually”
Project Management Tips: Defining the accreditation project and project goals
IHS introducing new accreditation technology solutions: Starfinch©
New IHS Services:
Specialty pharmacy protocols
Compliance consulting
Credentialing consulting
This is the first edition of the new IHS Accreditation Insider newsletter. This edition feature articles include the following:
Lesley Malus-Reed (IHS’ President) celebrates her 20 year anniversary with the company
New URAC Interpretation 1: Health Literacy Promotion and the use of plain language
New URAC Interpretation 2: Quality Management Committee (QMC) and Clinical Oversight Body (COB) meeting minute attachments
Project Management Tips: Accreditation project manager time spent on accreditation projects 6 months prior and in between accreditations
New IHS educational videos around URAC Specialty and Mail Service v.5.0 standards and URAC Case Management v.7.0 standards
Jill Paslier (IHS’ Chief Operating Officer) will be speaking at NASP in September, 2023 in Grapevine, TX