PAOC uncovers news that subcontractors could hold up providers' accreditation.
The program was created for both freestanding and hospital-based sleep labs.
Respiratory Solutions
All of the accrediting bodies suggest an internal self-audit as an excellent means of assessing an organization's level of preparation and readiness for the survey. It is useful to know hot-button items and standards that are frequently cited as being deficient as you perform your own self-audit.
- By Steve DeGenaro
- May 01, 2009
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jan 01, 2009
Waiting until the last minute to become accredited is a major no-no.
Mary Nicholas, Executive Director, and Steven DeGenaro, RT, Director of Survey Services, HealthCare Quality Association on Accreditation
Eye on Accreditation
- By Gwen Franzgrote
- Jun 01, 2008
- By Ted L. Jones, Jr.
- May 13, 2008
- By David Kopf
- Mar 05, 2008
The Sept. 30, 2009 deadline to be accredited in order to continue billing Medicare part B is closer than some providers might think. Learn why.
In order to make the accreditation process and compliance with the quality standards easier, software programs can help. The quality standards for accreditation require a vast amount of information to be tracked and documented, and having the right software can be instrumental for seamless business operations.
- By Bently C. Goodwin
- Dec 01, 2007