Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced that Heritage OnCare Hospice (www.heritageoncare.com) has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence. CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that Heritage OnCare Hospice meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards. The rigorous evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources, and long-term viability. Simply stated, adherence to CHAP’s standards leads to better quality care.
“By achieving CHAP Accreditation, Heritage OnCare Hospice has shown a commitment to excellence,” said Nathan DeGodt, CHAP president and CEO. “We are excited to begin our partnership with Heritage OnCare Hospice by offering support in its commitment to providing quality care and continuous improvement.”
“Heritage OnCare is pleased to be one of the few providers accredited by CHAP,” stated Nate Underwood, president and founder of Heritage OnCare. “With trust as one of our core values, this accreditation reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive compassionate support for our patients and their families.”
Heritage OnCare Hospice provides a variety of hospice services to patients and their families in Omaha and surrounding areas employing a multidisciplinary team of caregivers in partnership with the patient’s personal physician. The team includes nurses, social workers, spiritual care coordinators, and specialists in several different types of therapies selected specifically to meet each patient’s needs. For additional information, visit www.heritageoncare.com or call (402) 578-0789.