Tag: Board of Certification/Accreditation

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation’s President and CEO Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, has announced her plans to retire at the end of 2022. “It is an honor to conclude my professional career as BOC’s CEO,” she said. “I’m electing to retire in December, which aligns with my personal retirement goal timeline and enables a deliberate, thoughtful and disciplined transition for BOC. I am confident of the organization’s continued success...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has promoted Matthew Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME, from credentialing director to COO. In his new role, Gruskin’s expanded responsibilities include oversight of BOC’s internal systems and external vendor relationships, as well as management of the organization’s operations staff. He retains all previous duties relevant to the direction, strategies, policies and day-to-day activities of BOC’s facility...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation has established the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. The award will recognize individuals who perform outstanding service to BOC and its community. Newberry, a BOC board member with more than four decades in practice, died in 2016. “Jim was completely devoted to BOC and to the O&P profession,” said wife Lynne Newberry. “He cared so deeply about helping others and wanted nothing more than to make a positive...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) plans to stop accepting new applications for its orthotist (BOC), prosthetist (BOCP) and pedorthist (BOCPD) certifications. BOC says the move will help the organization grow and streamline the profession's credentialing options. “BOC has been a recognized partner in these fields for more than 30 years and remains firmly committed to supporting our certificants and the millions of people who depend on BOC professionals to improve...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation has won a bronze Stevie Award for “E-Commerce Customer Service” for its customer service and social media efforts. It's the fifth time in four years BOC has won an award, according to a press release. “All of us at BOC are proud to be recognized again by the Stevie Awards, this time for both innovation and customer service. These two values influence the ways we communicate with our customers and optimize the e-commerce...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) and The MED Group are teaming up to present a workshop on the Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) certification at Medtrade Spring. Topics covered will include the value of the certification and how to market it. Participants may sit for the CDME exam during the March 10-12 event. To earn the CDME, participants show a broad understanding of the industry and knowledge of products, including oxygen, transfer systems, enteral...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation has launched an accreditation program for retail pharmacies, the organization announced Oct. 16. Pharmacies may apply just for pharmacy accreditation or in conjunction with DMEPOS accreditation. “The pharmacy industry has seen a shift from the dispensing of medication to the more important goal of improving patient outcomes,” said Wendy Miller, BOC director of facility accreditation. “BOC shares that goal, and pharmacy...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - With a new website, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is keeping stakeholders up-to-date with continuing education information and social media feeds, the board announced in a Sept. 30 news release. Certified providers and accredited facility owners can also use the website to manage their accounts. “The new website is simply another way BOC serves its facilities and certificants by making information accessible and putting the power at our fingertips,”...