Tag: Accreditation

Q. When transporting a small quantity of oxygen tanks, am I required to have shipping papers or a manifest? A. This is a question asked frequently by home medical equipment companies. There is also a fair amount of confusion among Department of Transportation (DOT) officers regarding the need for a manifest. Surveyors for accreditation organizations have also cited organizations for not documenting balances of tanks the driver is transporting. So, what is the regulation regarding the transportation...

CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has hired Rommie Johnson, MPH, PMP, CHC, to serve as its associate program director. Johnson has more than 10 years of experience in health care compliance, accreditation operations, and project and business management with leading national accreditors of outpatient health care settings. In his new role, Johnson will direct the Ambulatory Surgery Center and Office-Based Surgery programs at ACHC and manage the strategic direction for ASC/OBS...

WATERLOO, Iowa – HQAA has announced that Harold Davis has been named director of surveyor services. Davis has 35 years of experience and has been a respiratory therapist for 38 years. “Harold is a strong educator and HQAA will use this talent to improve education to our clients, as well as our surveyors and HQAA coaches,” stated Rhonda Pearce, executive director. “We are excited about this addition to HQAA.” Davis will replace Jim Moyer, who will retire later this month. 

FRISCO, Texas, and LOS ANGELES – Soleo Health has announced that its Los Angeles pharmacy location has earned specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC. By achieving accreditation, the company says it continues to demonstrate its commitment to quality patient-centric care, patient safety, exceptional therapy management programs and improved outcomes. "The Soleo Health Los Angeles URAC accreditations validate the levels of high-quality care and service we bring to patients throughout California,”...

Q. How do I optimize profitability and compliance by evaluating my product category accreditation?  A. Whether starting a newly accredited DME or adding accreditation to an established facility, evaluating which product categories to include on your application can be an overwhelming process. However, it’s also one of the most important. From CPAP to powered mobility to diabetes supplies, specializing your business in one or a few categories can be a determining factor of your operational...

CARY, N.C. – José Domingos, president and CEO of Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc., (ACHC), was selected for the 2022 Triangle Business Journal CEO of the Year Award. The award program honors a diverse lineup of outstanding C-level executives for their invaluable contributions to the Triangle community, holding titles such as CEO, COO, CFO and chief diversity officer. “I am honored to be included among such a remarkable group of leaders within the Triangle community...

CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) now offers certification to vendors that provide products, such as electronic health records, human resources management solutions, document management tools and more, to their accredited organizations. The new certification provides validation that a vendor’s products meet the requirements of some or all relevant standards. A product can be certified in seven areas, each aligning with a group of standards that an organization...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Claudia Zacharias has parlayed her skills as a process improver, solution finder and transformational leader over the past 10-plus years into streamlining BOC’s systems, creating the Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist certification and ensuring a global pandemic didn’t disrupt certifications.  “The industry continues to pivot,” said Zacharias, president and CEO, who has announced she will retire at the end of the year. “At...

CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has hired Gerald Maccioli, MD, MBA, FCCM, FASA, an anesthesiologist and prolific researcher and presenter, to serve as its vice president of medical affairs. Maccioli, who brings extensive experience in quality improvement across a range of settings, will be responsible for developing meaningful integration across ACHC’s clinical programs to ensure accredited organizations foster sound medical practices, achieve quality...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility has again earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Care Accreditation. The distinction means the company has demonstrated continuous compliance with performance standards on providing safe and quality patient care. “NSM is proud to be awarded Home Care re-accreditation from the Joint Commission,” said Bill Mixon, NSM CEO. “This honor reflects our organization’s long-standing commitment to the health...