VGM Releases New Accreditation Guide

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates has released its latest accreditation guide, a resource designed to help VGM members streamline accreditation preparation and build a more consistent approach to compliance.

Developed in partnership with the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA), the guide provides step-by-step guidance across the full accreditation cycle.

“VGM is here to make the complex feel manageable; your go-to resource you can turn to for straightforward answers, trusted guidance and ongoing support as requirements evolve,” said Lindy Tentinger, president of VGM & Associates. “This guide is just one extension of that commitment to support you through every step of your accreditation journey.”

The resource includes key components, such as:

• A repeatable 90-day accreditation preparation timeline
• Comprehensive checklists for documentation and survey readiness
• Best practices and real-world guidance providers can apply immediately
• Additional resources to support ongoing compliance and readiness
   

The guide also includes insights on accreditation updates, staff training, compliance requirements and operational readiness.