Area Agency on Aging 3’s programs have earned accreditation status for 2 years
December 19, 2024, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: Area Agency on Aging 3 has received National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) accreditation of Case Management for Long Term Services and Supports for the following programs: Assisted Living Waiver, Care Coordination, Ohio Home Care Waiver, PASSPORT Waiver and Specialized Recovery Services. These programs have earned the status of Accredited for 2 years.
Earning NCQA’s Accreditation of Case Management for LTSS demonstrates that an organization is dedicated to coordinating the delivery of care in a person-centered and integrated manner to help individuals function optimally in their preferred setting.
- The standards are intended to help organizations achieve the highest level of performance possible, increase adherence to care guidelines and create an environment of continuous improvement.
- NCQA’s Accreditation of Case Management for LTSS is a voluntary review process.
- NCQA’s Accreditation of Case Management for LTSS program is designed for home and community-based organizations, health plans that only provide LTSS benefits and other organizations that coordinate LTSS. It can be used to align goals and approaches to LTSS across payers and providers.
“Earning this accreditation for these programs just shows how much hard work our team members do on a daily basis. We are thrilled to be able to provide the highest level of care management to the individuals we serve. Our team is diligent about adhering to guidelines regarding documentation and services, going above and beyond,” Jacqi Lucke, Chief Executive Officer of Area Agency on Aging 23 stated.
For 50 years, Area Agency on Aging 3 has been a leader in helping those who desire safe, dignified, independent living. It has been the privilege at Area Agency on Aging 3 for 50 years to assist older adults, persons with disabilities and their family caregivers. Area Agency on Aging 3 was founded in October of 1974, serving 19 total counties throughout western Ohio with over 150 employees.
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices. NCQA can be found online at ncqa.org, on Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.
