All of the following are distinct credentials that indicate compliance with specific standards set for accrediting home health care agencies EXCEPT
a. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification
b. The Joint Commission accreditation
c. Medicare-certified
d. state licensure
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Three distinct credentials indicate an agency's compliance with specific standards set by the state, federal government, or an independent accrediting agency. First, a home care organization can seek licensure from the state. This differs from state to state. Second, to receive funding from the Medicare program, an agency must be Medicare-certified. Third, the agency must be accredited by either The Joint Commission or the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP).
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