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Medication Safety for Office-Based Surgery
Office-based surgery (OBS) centers are an attractive choice for patients seeking surgery outside the hospital setting. Not only are these centers providing quicker access to scheduling and lower out-of-pocket costs, but also they are increasing the variety and complexity of cases being performed in the office-based setting.

CMS Publishes Final Rule Updating CLIA Regulations
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published final rule CMS-3326-F to update Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations. Topics include the CLIA fee and alternative sanctions, along with histocompatibility and personnel requirements.

Updated Standards for Hospice, Renal Dialysis
Standards for ACHC community-based accreditation programs have been released for 2024 and are now available to download from your customer portal. While most standards are unchanged, updates were made to standards for two programs — Hospice and Renal Dialysis Accreditation.

Setting Up for Success: Your Guide to Essential Equipment and Processes in Office-Based Surgery
Office-based surgery (OBS) practices offer patients convenience and care tailored to their needs. Whether a practice is new or has been building for years, keeping up with essential equipment and process requirements is crucial to maintaining excellence. This guide takes a look at the growing role OBS practices play in healthcare.

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.

Office-Based Surgery: Developing a Culture of Safety First
Office-based surgery (OBS) centers are an attractive choice for patients seeking surgery outside the hospital setting. Not only are these centers providing quicker access to scheduling and lower out-of-pocket costs, but also they are increasing the variety and complexity of cases being performed in the office-based setting.

Optimize Sleep Survey Preparations
Preparing for an initial or renewal accreditation survey takes careful planning. ACHC offers a wide range of tools and resources to assist you. There also are a few simple steps you can take to help your organization prepare more efficiently and effectively.

Office-Based Surgery: Generator Inspection Checklist
Standard 16.05.03 for Generator Inspection is a critical standard for maintaining a reliable generator and emergency power system.

Sleep : Patient Records Must Include Completed Questionnaires
Maintaining accurate records for your sleep patients is essential to ensuring the provision of quality care.

Preparation Key to Effectively Handling Emergencies
ACHC Standards and Medicare Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) require organizations to develop an emergency preparedness plan.