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New Year, New Updates for DMEPOS Providers
The new year brings several changes for DMEPOS providers from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition, ACHC has revised one DMEPOS Accreditation Standard to align with CMS changes.
Personnel Background Checks Enhance Safety
Clients and patients depend on you to deliver excellent services in a secure environment. Performing background checks on personnel validates your commitment to providing safe, quality care.
DMEPOS: Include All Personnel in Survey Preparation
Proper preparation will enable your organization to recognize potential shortfalls and make adjustments before your survey.
Preparation Key to Effectively Handling Emergencies
ACHC Standards and Medicare Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) require organizations to develop an emergency preparedness plan.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Informed Consent
Patients or their representatives have the right to participate in the development of the patients’ plans of care. This includes providing informed consent for medical and surgical interventions and other aspects of their care
Perform Lab Tests? CLIA Rules Must Be Followed
Healthcare providers that perform laboratory tests must meet CLIA requirements established by CMS. Learn more in the blog.