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Behavioral Health: Standards Require Credential Verification
Recent federal arrests in a scheme to sell fake nursing diplomas serve as a critical reminder to behavioral health facilities about the importance of verifying credentials for licensed personnel.
Changes to Know for Clinical Laboratories
COVID-19 tests and cholera testing remain current topics. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a bulletin about a COVID-19 test recall and has approved four more at-home antigen tests.
Demonstrating Separate Services for Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation
For home infusion therapy (HIT) suppliers, the Medicare Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) apply to an organization as a whole — including all clients/patients and not just Medicare beneficiaries.
Behavioral Health: Securing and Releasing Confidential Information
To minimize risk, ACHC Behavioral Health Accreditation Standards stipulate that your organization establish clear, well-defined policies and procedures for properly securing, protecting, and releasing confidential service recipient information.
ACHC and Vital Care Collaborate for Growth and Quality in Infusion Pharmacy Services
ACHC is proud to play a part in Vital Care’s success through a longstanding partnership that provides accreditation services for franchisees as they come on board.
Compounding Pharmacy: Validating Your Shipping System
PCAB Accreditation Standards require an organization to ship pharmaceuticals in a manner that maintains appropriate sanitation, light, and temperature conditions.