CIHQ Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program (HACP-CMS) Scholarship Application
Due to the incredible popularity of past scholarships for the Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program (HACP-CMS) preparatory course and national examination, the KHA Quality team is proud to offer an opportunity for 25 individuals to apply for a brand-new cohort to be hosted on January 12, 2027 at the Kentucky Hospital Association in Louisville.
HACP-CMS is a credential developed by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) to demonstrate competency in regulatory environments and a broad knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation for acute care hospitals. Education provided covers a vast array of topics, including but not limited to:
- What to expect during a CMS survey and how to prepare for one
- Best practices for infection prevention
- Standards for environmental safety
- Medical staff privileges and bylaws
- Safe nursing practices
- Pharmaceutical safety
- QAPI
- Utilization Review
- Patient Rights
…and much, much more!
The HACP-CMS credential is valid for 2 years and requires related continuing education hours to renew. More information is available on the certification at this link: https://cihq-hacp.org/
The KHA HACP-CMS Scholarship (an approximate $375.00 value) includes a full-day educational course led by CIHQ’s founder and CEO Rick Curtis. A continental breakfast, lunch and snacks during this day of learning will be provided by KHA. The day of the course attendees will be emailed log-in information with which they may access the fully-online examination they will take in order to earn the HACP-CMS credential. In addition, many attendees will be eligible for 6.0 continuing education hours (CEs). Participants are encouraged to check with their state governing/ licensure bodies to ensure that the CE hours will be applicable to their specific professional credential.
To apply for the scholarship, please complete the application by end of business on Friday, October 30, 2026. No late entries may be accepted. Scholarship awardees will be notified via email. Any questions may be directed to Jessica Covington, jcovington@kyha.com. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity!