Hudson Valley Hospice Earns CHAP Accreditation

(Poughkeepsie, NY) –

We are proud to share that Hudson Valley Hospice has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Standards of Excellence, a distinguished, nationally recognized symbol of quality that affirms our commitment to the highest standards of hospice care.

By achieving CHAP Accreditation, Hudson Valley Hospice has also been deemed to meet Medicare Conditions of Participation and is officially certified as a Medicare provider. This recognition demonstrates that our organization not only meets, but exceeds, the industry’s most rigorous nationally recognized standards. CHAP’s comprehensive evaluation examines every aspect of our work, including organizational structure, quality of services, staff expertise, financial stewardship and long-term sustainability. Quite simply, adherence to CHAP standards ensures better quality care for those we serve.

Michael Kaminski, President and CEO of Hudson Valley Hospice, shared:
“This achievement reflects the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of our entire team. It is yet another way we are demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the patients and families we serve every day—ensuring they receive the highest level of compassionate care, safety, and dignity at the end of life—and we couldn’t be more proud.”

For our patients, families, and community, this accreditation is much more than a seal of approval — it is reassurance that Hudson Valley Hospice delivers care grounded in trust, compassion and clinical excellence. Most importantly, it reflects the dedication of our staff and volunteers, whose tireless commitment makes this recognition possible.

About Hudson Valley Hospice

Hudson Valley Hospice is the premier provider of end-of-life care in Dutchess and Ulster Counties, providing compassionate care, programs, services and support to over 650 individuals, and their loved ones, who are faced with a life-limiting illness. Our clinical staff includes Hospice and Palliative Care Certified Registered Nurses, Board Certified Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Home Health Aides, Spiritual Care Chaplains, Grief and Bereavement Counselors and Volunteers. Hudson Valley Hospice goes beyond the basic government mandated requirements of hospice care and also offers Music Therapy, End of Life Doulas, Pet Therapy, Reiki and more. Medical equipment, oxygen and medications are also provided. Everything we do is geared toward providing the best quality of life for patients during their final months and weeks, whether they are at home, at our Hospice House, in a nursing home, in a hospital, wherever they call home.   To learn more above Hudson Valley Hospice, please call 845-485-2273 or visit www.hvhospice.org.

Hospice is a benefit of Medicare, as well as many insurance plans. Donations to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation help to support those who may be uninsured or under-insured and provide for non-formulary drugs, equipment, programs and services and more. To make a donation, visit us at www.hvhospicefoundation.org or call 845-240-7609.

About CHAP

CHAP, the Community Health Accreditation Partner, is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for community-based health care organizations. Founded in 1965, CHAP was the first to recognize the importance of accreditation in community-based care and remains the oldest national accrediting body in this field, with more than 9,000 agencies accredited nationwide. Through “deeming authority” granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), CHAP has the regulatory authority to survey agencies providing home health, hospice, and home medical equipment services to ensure compliance with federal standards and quality benchmarks. Its purpose is simple yet profound: to define and advance the highest standards of community-based care.

For more information about the CHAP accreditation process, please visit the CHAP website at https://chapinc.org. For additional information on CHAP, please contact Teresa Harbour, Chief Operating Officer, at 202.467.1701, or teresa.harbour@chapinc.org.