Better Compliance, Better Care

Solutions to your Healthcare Accreditation and Regulatory Needs

Welcome to Courtemanche & Associates officially partnering with CIHQ

With over 29 years of being in business and 100+ years of healthcare experience amongst our consulting team,
we are ready to assist with your accreditation and regulatory compliance needs.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive line of healthcare industry services and products to assist with survey readiness, improve quality, and enhance patient safety.

CMS

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

TJC

The Joint Commission

CIHQ

The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality

AAAHC

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare

DNV

Det Norske Veritas
Acute Care
Critical Access Hospitals

Resolution Services

Solutions and evidence-based concept approaches and integration to achieve goals and performance improvement.

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  • In the News

    Stay informed with up-to-date industry news

Using Data to Drive Your Healthcare Disparity Initiatives

By Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP-CMS, Senior Consultant & Accredited Provider Program Director | January 22, 2025

Establishing effective and efficient data management processes to measure, analyze, initiate, and evaluate is key to mitigating and sustaining health equity initiatives. Learn more.

Wintertime Prevention of Respiratory Infections

By Denise E. Smith, RN, MS, CLNC, HACP-CMS, Head of Consulting & Senior Consultant | January 22, 2025

Respiratory infections, are a large proportion of hospitalization & mortality during the winter months. Learn preventive measures for patients and staff to stay healthy.

Expansion of Competency Expectations- Beyond Clinical

By Patricia Cook, BS, R.Ph, HACP-CMS, Head of Consulting | January 10, 2025

The Joint Commission expanded competency expectations to include aspects of the physical environment. Learn what is needed for a thorough process.

Virtual Nursing Regulatory Compliance Considerations

By Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP-CMS, Senior Consultant & Accredited Provider Program Director | January 7, 2025

As virtual nursing continues to expand organizations must address patient safety concerns and regulatory requirements. Learn consideration for implementing a successful model.

Staffing Shortages and Strategies to Prevent Them

By Denise E. Smith, RN, MS, CLNC, HACP-CMS, Head of Consulting & Senior Consultant | January 7, 2025

Staffing shortages in healthcare can have a major impact on patient safety and quality of care. Learn key aspects of staffing shortages and strategies to address them.

Understand the Requirements for Eyewash Stations

By Patricia Cook, BS, R.Ph, HACP-CMS, Head of Consulting | December 23, 2024

What are the requirements for eyewash stations. Learn what is required by OSHA and The American National Standards Institute.

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C&A has been partnering with healthcare professionals for over 29 years with a 99% customer satisfaction. Contact us today to discuss your organization’s tailored plan!

Survey Readiness

Assessment

The C&A team of expert consultants understands your needs and can help your organization navigate the course for regulatory compliance and success. We offer a broad array of customized consulting services to provide results-oriented strategies and tools to assist clients in achieving goals and improving performance.

Consulting Services

  • CMS & Joint Commission Mock Surveys
  • Ambulatory Programs
  • Virtual Consulting
  • Post Survey Support
  • Onsite Survey Support

How We Can Help

  • Prepare for a Joint Commission (TJC) Survey
  • CMS, DNV, Other Regulatory & Accrediting Agency Readiness
  • Customized, Personalized and Professional Assessment
  • Guidance and Hands-On Collaboration
  • Results Oriented Strategies & Tools

Resolution Services

Turn to the C&A team when new leaders arrive, when vacancies exist from role reassignments or consolidations, or when a little extra support is needed for Initial Accreditation, Ongoing Accreditation, Medicare Certification, or quality and regulatory matters.

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For Successful Transitions

Leader and Staff Transitions can be unsettling to an organization. Quickly acquiring skills needed to either oversee Accreditation and Regulatory or perform these essential duties can be overwhelming. Our team at C&A stands prepared to assist you with expert mentors.

We Can Help

  • Avoid role confusion with expert guidance
  • Maintain regulatory success with interim support
  • Provide new leaders with the tools they need
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