ACHC taps new pharmacy program director
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:18 AM CDT, Wed October 22, 2025
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has appointed Caroline Girardeau as director of the Pharmacy Program. Girardeau has held leadership roles at premier health care institutions, including pharmacy management and clinical coordination positions at UNC REX Healthcare, specialty roles at UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center and WakeMed Health and Hospitals, and clinical research positions with leading Clinical Research Organizations (CROs). “I am honored to join an organization that shares my commitment to centering education and collaboration as the foundation for sustained program success,” said Girardeau. “I look forward to empowering our pharmacy customers to improve patient outcomes, mentor the next generation of pharmacy leaders and accelerate growth across ACHC’s diverse pharmacy program portfolio.” As pharmacy director, Girardeau will apply her expertise in life sciences, data analytics, drug development and pharmacy practice to strengthen ACHC’s Pharmacy Program. She will oversee operations to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and advance patient care through innovative, data-driven strategies. Her unique combination of clinical management experience, business administration training and operations background positions her to drive innovation in an evolving health care landscape. For more information about ACHC and the Pharmacy Accreditation Program, visit www.achc.org.
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