October 2026 VIRTUAL Home Care/Private Duty Accreditation Intensive & Consultant Training

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 10/07/2026 at 10:00 AM (EDT)

  • Register
    • Early bird pricing available!
    • General - $499
    • Partner - $499
    • Consultant - $499
    • Staff - Free!
    • Regular Price after 09/11/2026 11:59 PM
    • General - $549
    • Partner - $549
    • Consultant - $549
    • Staff - Free!

This session is intended for all CHAP Home Care accredited agencies or those who wish to learn about the CHAP Standards of Excellence for Home Care. The two-day session will provide an overview of the CHAP Standards for Home Care, the most frequent citations in each area, and tips for dealing with these challenges. This service line was previously known as private duty and includes both skilled and non-skilled private duty services.

This event is for all of our customers regardless of what stage of the accreditation process you are in. This is an interactive, virtual event designed to promote the active participation of each individual attendee and, as such, each registration is an individual registration. 

The attendee will be educated on:

  • The format for the Home Care Standards of Excellence
  • An overview of the Standards in each of the *nine Key Performance Areas
  • The top deficiencies in each area
  • Tips for Success to handle the top deficiencies
  • Engagement activities to reinforce knowledge 

This is an interactive and engaging virtual learning opportunity for our CHAP Home Care Accreditation customers or those looking to leverage their home care experience by becoming a CHAP Certified Home Care Consultant!

Live Virtual Event:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time
  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time

PRICING

  • Take advantage of the Early Bird discount! Register for $499 until 09/11!
  • Regular Price: $549 (after 09/11)
*Key Performance Areas Covered:
  • Client-Centered Care/Services
  • Home Care Infection Prevention & Control
  • Home Care Emergency Preparedness
  • Home Care Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
  • Home Care Management and Governance
  • Compliance Program
  • Home Care Professional Services
  • Home Care Companion and Environmental Services

Please note this event is designed to promote the active participation of each individual attendee and, as such, each registration is an individual registration.

*This workshop also serves as new or renewing consultant training. There will be a consultant competency exam requirement for those who wish to become a CHAP Certified Consultant (must have 80% to pass and complete testing within 6 months of completing the course). There is an additional fee of $49 for the exam. If you have more questions about becoming a CHAP Consultant - please contact David Arroyo at david.arroyo@chapinc.org. 

Participating in this workshop in no way guarantees the outcome of the accreditation process. The content is meant to help participants understand the accreditation process, learn common areas of deficiencies, understand how to gain compliance in the most commonly citied standards and utilize and implement the QAPI process. 

Linda Lockhart

Program Surveyor

CHAP

Linda Lockhart brings decades of experience from the ground up, starting as a staff RN and progressing to administrative leadership, and expertise which spans both free standing and hospital-based home health agencies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the sector.

Her career trajectory includes a unique chapter with Health and Human Services in Florida, where she served as a fiscal intermediary, conducting rigorous weekly and monthly audits. This role forged her expertise in regulatory oversight and financial accountability. Driven by a commitment to quality, she pursued a graduate degree, aligning her expertise with her long-held goal of contributing to accreditation. Her work with CHAP, including nearly a decade as a Site Visitor, has enabled her to leverage this knowledge, guiding agencies toward achieving and maintaining the highest standards of care. 

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