Accreditation
In the years since Medicare accreditation was announced as
a requirement, providers have realized the value of demonstrating to referral
partners and patients that they have earned a gold standard in HME service.
As providers face an increasingly competitive landscape and regulatory
hurdles, accreditation has become one way to stand out from the pack.
To earn accreditation, providers must show that they are following the
proper policies and procedures when it comes to claims documentation,
equipment handling, patient satisfaction and the production of better patient
outcomes. In addition to the financial value accreditation can bring providers
as a reputation booster, the process of earning the distinction allows businesses
to recognize where they can improve on regulatory matters and fix
those issues accordingly. While those errors may have fallen to the wayside
in previous eras, HME providers now have the chance to correct them and
obtain a status that recognizes that progress.
With the rise of specialized accreditation services, providers can also show
that they have expertise in areas that have become increasingly important in the
world of home medical equipment, including DMEPOS, home infusion therapy,
respiratory care and more. Requirements to obtain these accreditations may be
stringent, but once providers reach their goals, they can use the achievement to
boost their market value by showing they are among the best of the best.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the latest accreditation services for
providers, ranging from DMEPOS programs to specialized home respiratory
accreditation.
HealthCare Quality Association on Accreditation
DMEPOS Accreditation
- Web-based process is intuitive and individualized, with each customer is assigned an accreditation coach to ensure that no one walks through the process alone.
- Limited DMEPOS and full-line DMEPOS accreditation program is tailored specifically to client needs.
- Once accredited, customers are provided with tools to ensure that they stay informed about changes in requirements.
The Joint Commission
Accreditation for DMEPOS
Helping HMEs make themselves the 'partner of choice'
- Process-oriented standards focus on operational areas that critically impact the safety and quality of DMEPOS services.
- Proactively manages critical risks and enhances operational consistency.
- Helps gain access to managed care contracting opportunities.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
HealthTrainU
Accreditation Commission for Health Care reinvents program
- Learning management system improves the education experience for healthcare providers, as they prepare for and maintain their accreditation and licensure.
- Enhancements will be made over the next few months to better serve other healthcare professionals.
- Formally known as MED U.
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
CHAP Accreditation
Flexible Standards and Experienced Site Inspectors
- CHAP has created accreditation Standards of Excellence for HME which reflect state and federal laws, as well as best practices in the industry.
- CHAP standards provide guidance and structure, and are flexible to accommodate many business models.
- The standards detail all the necessary requirements and components of policies and procedures.
Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)
BOC Mastectomy Fitter
Become a BOC Mastectomy Fitter
Founded in 1984, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is a non-profit agency
dedicated to meeting the demands for quality patient care by offering credentials for
professional suppliers of comprehensive orthotic and prothetic care and durable medial
equipment services. Trained and certified mastectomy fitters are integral to the physical
and emotional well-being of patients. BOC Mastectomy Fitter (CMF) certification assures
the public of an enhanced commitment to patient care and compliance. EW members
save 10 percent on Mastectomy Fitter certification.
American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
Mastectomy Fitter Certification
ABC Offers Mastectomy Fitter Certification
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(ABC) is a credentialing board for the orthotics and prosthetics profession and has
more than 14,000 certified individuals and over 6,000 accredited facilities. ABC’s
orthotic and mastectomy fitter certification prepares individuals for direct
patient care. ABC’s facility accreditation program is recognized by the
CMS, Veteran’s Administration, major healthcare insurance providers
and HMOs throughout the United States as a leader in orthotics and
prosthetics accreditation.