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Credentialing: An ASC Expert’s Perspective
It’s no secret that we believe our experts are the best around. When publications reach out to ACHC for guest articles…
Ensuring Proper Storage and Temperatures for the Blood Bank
Your laboratory blood bank must have a defined system for storing blood and blood products, and adequate refrigerated space for…
Accreditation Deficiencies: The ACHC Sleep Expert Perspective
At ACHC we never miss an opportunity to provide education, so we were thrilled to be invited to appear on SleepWorld Magazine’s podcast.
Don’t Risk Losing Your DMEPOS PTAN
Medicare PTANs for DMEPOS providers / suppliers are increasingly being deactivated. Why?
Be Prepared for Medicare NPE Validation Visits – Part 3: Complaint Procedures
To continue discussing preparation for Medicare National Provider Enrollment (NPE) site visits, let’s turn to the section of the site investigation document dealing with complaints…
The Purpose and Value of Mock Patient Files
For a newly opened sleep lab, or one that has just begun offering a specific service, mock patient files provide…
Ensuring Personnel Competency at All Levels
Evaluation of competency is expected for all laboratory testing personnel. This occurs at least twice in the first year that…
Temperature, Humidity, and Airflow in Your ASC Operating Rooms
Maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and airflow in your ambulatory surgery center’s operating rooms isn’t just about comfort; it’s a critical measure…
Building an Annual QAPI Plan That Drives Results
In an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program is more than just a regulatory requirement.
Prepare for Sleep Standard Updates: Recording Sleep Studies using Video
On February 1, 2025, ACHC released revisions and updates to standards for Sleep Accreditation that become effective June 1, 2025. Most of these updates clarify existing standard requirements.