CHAP | Community Health Accreditation Partner
CHAP is an independent, nonprofit organization accrediting providers of home and community-based care. Founded in 1965, CHAP was first to recognize the need for and value of home and community-based care standards and accreditation. As a CMS approved accrediting organization, CHAP surveys organizations providing home health, hospice, and HME services to establish if Medicare Conditions of Participation and quality standards are met. CHAP’s purpose is to partner with organizations nationwide to advance quality in the delivery of care and services in the home and community.