The National Institute for Home Care Accreditation Inc. (NIHCA) mission is to earn the public’s trust by “Promoting competency, professionalism, and ethics, as a result of setting qualifications that provides guidance for the delivery of safe, competent essential home care services.”
The NIHCA mark of excellence means the organization is a member of a select group that:
Accreditation is an opportunity for a home care business to achieve a higher level of performance & professionalism, which improves their reputation & ability to enhance people’s lives at home.
Care at home has long been recognized as an efficient and humane alternative to institutional care. Because there really is no place like home.
Home care is a complex, person-centered business. So, starting a home care organization means doing it right from the start.
To apply for NIHCA accreditation first review the following qualifications needed to become accredited:
The guiding principles of the NIHCA Standards of Accreditation are a gateway to:
The NIHCA team members are very experienced home care professionals with extensive backgrounds in all aspects of home care leadership, operations, compliance, and know-how. As peers, they understand the demands and complexity of delivering home care. Our collaborative approach through insight and training will support you with the expertise for you to build your home care business or take it to the next level of competence and professionalism.