Relationship-Based Care® Designation
Relationship-Based Care® Designation
Levels of Designation
Organizations choosing to pursue Relationship-Based Care Designation can select from two levels of designation. The Relationship-Based Care Designation period is granted for four years.
Relationship-Based Care Designation (RBC-D) validates the organization has met the basic criteria to demonstrate enculturation of Relationship-Based Care principles and values.
Relationship-Based Care Designation with Distinction (RBC-DWD) validates the organization has enculturated the values and principles of Relationship-Based Care beyond nursing and patient care services and the organization supports enculturation of RBC principles and values by offering formal Creative Health Care Management (CHCM) licensed programs (Re-Igniting the Spirit of Caring, Leading and Empowered Organization, and/or See Me as a Person).
Relationship-Based Care Designation Eligibility Criteria
Organizations seeking Relationship-Based Care Designation must meet the following basic criteria by
date of self-study document submission:
- Single-site submissions only. Organizations within the same system must submit separate intent
to submit and self-study documents.
- Provide proof of participation in at least 1 CHCM-facilitated event, held a CHCM licensed
program offering, or CHCM consultation within the 18-month time period preceding self-study
submission.
- Must be in compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Applicants must practice Relationship-Based Care for a minimum of 12 months to be eligible for designation.
