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Avoiding Infection Control Errors in Home Care
In facility-based healthcare organizations, infection control is proactively managed throughout the environment. Providers of home care services address infection prevention…
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…
Competency Assessments for Home Care Personnel
Home care agencies provide services that range from companion/homemaker support to skilled care and specialized therapies. The agency’s clients or patients…
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…
Be Prepared for Medicare NPE Validation Visits – Part 2
In August 2024, we wrote about how to prepare for Medicare National Provider Enrollment (NPE) validation or revalidation visits. A continuing uptick in PTAN suspensions and revocations and recent revisions to the site investigation document makes preparing for these inspection visits with thorough planning and attention to detail more important than ever.