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Documenting HSAT Device Type Improves Sleep Study Interpretation
For appropriately selected patients, Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) is a common and convenient tool for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea…
Completing a Comprehensive Assessment for a Hospice Patient
The April 2025 article, Excellence in Hospice Care: The Plan of Care, touched on comprehensive assessment as the critical first step…
Be Prepared for Medicare NPE Validation Visits – Part 4: Physical Location Requirements
Physical location requirements are the next discussion point in our guide to preparing for NPE site visits. DMEPOS Supplier Standards contain…
Meet the Team: Jeffrey Reses, R.Ph., HDDP
Jeffrey Reses, R.Ph., HDDP, has been with ACHC since 2011, first as a surveyor and now as a Senior Pharmacy Clinical Liaison. He has over 43 years…
Meet the Team: Amy Antonacci, MSN, RN
Amy Antonacci, MSN, RN, is a Senior Standards Interpretation Specialist for ACHC Hospital Accreditation (Acute Care and Critical Access). She also…
The ABC+D of Plans of Correction: A Practical Guide for OBS Leaders
Every accreditation survey that identifies non-compliance with an ACHC Standard triggers an immediate need for a Plan of Correction (POC)…