Perform Lab Tests? CLIA Rules Must Be FollowedPosted: June 14, 2023Healthcare providers that perform laboratory tests must meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CLIA...
Renal Dialysis
Renal Dialysis: The Importance of Verifying Personnel Credentials
The Importance of Verifying Personnel CredentialsPosted: April 3, 2023Recent federal arrests in a scheme to sell fake nursing diplomas serve as a critical reminder to renal dialysis facilities about the importance of verifying credentials for licensed personnel....
Renal Dialysis: Plan Ahead for the End of the PHE
Plan Ahead for the End of the PHEPosted: March 14, 2023With the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ending soon, affected healthcare providers, including renal dialysis facilities with deemed status, will need to make adjustments as they prepare to restore normal...
Renal Dialysis: Meeting Requirements for Your Plan of Correction
Meeting Requirements for Your Plan of CorrectionPosted: February 14, 2023Nearly all organizations surveyed for accreditation are cited for deficiencies. To address deficiencies, an organization must develop an effective Plan of Correction (POC) and submit it...
Renal Dialysis: Do Your Part for a Successful Survey
Do Your Part for a Successful SurveyPosted: October 12, 2022Your survey for ACHC Renal Dialysis Accreditation is a collaborative effort between the Surveyor and your organization. Each is responsible for performing certain duties to collectively ensure a successful...
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 PHE
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 PHEPosted: September 7, 2022On January 30, 2023, the White House announced that the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023. As part of the emergency preparedness cycle, returning to normal...
COVID Vaccination Compliance Review
COVID Vaccination Compliance ReviewPosted: March 22, 2022The article below is excerpted from previously published Did You Know? newsletters. The newsletters are archived for customer reference in Customer Central. ACHC is surveying certain Medicare-certified...




