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Cleanroom Reality Check: Training vs. Competency
Across dozens of surveys, we find that compounding pharmacies seeking or renewing PCAB (Compounding Pharmacy) Accreditation often use the terms “training” and “competency” interchangeably…

Navigating Accreditation for Infusion Services
When organizations begin preparing for accreditation, one of the first challenges is determining which ACHC Accreditation options apply to their operations…

Meet the Team: Dawn Clayton, RCP, RRT, RSPGT
Dawn Clayton joined ACHC in 2024 as a surveyor for our DMEPOS and Sleep programs. In her current role as an accreditation sleep specialist, Dawn draws on 25 years of experience…

Preventing Rh Alloimmunization
Rh immune globulin (RhIG) can help prevent Rh alloimmunization, but identifying the right patients and completing the right testing at the right time…

Lithium-Ion Batteries and the Fire Response Plan
Lithium-ion batteries are now a routine part of hospital operations. They are embedded in clinical equipment, mobile devices, facility tools, and…

Survey Expectations for Meeting Minutes
ACHC Standards for office-based surgery (OBS) practices require the governing body to establish bylaws or policies that define its structure and responsibilities…