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Meeting Requirements for Lab Specimen Collection, Handling
Ensuring a specimen is adequate and appropriate for laboratory testing is a team effort that involves the patient, the individual collecting…
Meet the Team: Kim Karvelas
Kim Karvelas has been with ACHC since 2011. As a senior regulatory manager, she has extensive knowledge of federal and state requirements…
Meet the Team: Becky Desaulniers, RN, BS & Susan Murtha, RN, BSN
Both Becky Desaulniers and Susan Murtha have been registered nurses for over 30 years and have extensive experience working in home health. They are currently…
Pharmacies Show Strong Compliance Gains
ACHC Pharmacy Accreditation spans a wide range of services. In 2025, pharmacies accredited for ambulatory infusion centers/suites, community retail, mail order…
PCAB Survey Data Reveal Progress, Gaps
Recent PCAB (Compounding Pharmacy) Accreditation survey data show meaningful improvement but also highlight opportunities for continued growth. The latest Quality Review edition…
Hospital Findings Reveal Persistent Compliance Challenges
Each year, the Quality Review edition of Surveyor identifies and analyzes the most challenging standards for ACHC-accredited hospitals. Overall, this year’s…