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A PHE has been declared for areas of California affected by wildfires. Read a summary of the federal waivers here.

With a concern for the safety of all lives impacted by this ongoing emergency, ACHC is suspending surveys in the affected areas. Additional information from CMS, including guidance for healthcare organizations and Medicare beneficiaries can be found here.

Accreditation

P&Ps Should Address Repeated Polysomnography Testing

Duplicate polysomnography services are rarely medically necessary in consecutive years, according to Medicare fraud investigators and sleep medicine professionals.

Riley Suhr2024-04-24T13:10:07+00:0006/15/2023|Accreditation, Sleep|Comments Off

Reviewing the Most Common Home Care Deficiency

Home care agencies are often cited during an accreditation survey for care and services not being delivered in accordance with the client’s/patient’s plan of care, according to the latest The Surveyor newsletter published by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

Riley Suhr2024-04-24T13:10:07+00:0006/15/2023|Accreditation, Home Care|Comments Off

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.

Riley Suhr2024-04-24T13:10:07+00:0006/14/2023|Accreditation, Behavioral Health, Renal Dialysis|Comments Off

Hospitals : New Guidance on Your Facility Demographic Report

To help your organization meet requirements for completing Facility Demographic Reports (FDRs), Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is providing guidance.

Riley Suhr2024-04-24T13:11:08+00:0004/27/2023|Accreditation, Acute Care Hospital, Critical Access Hospital|Comments Off

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