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community care
pharmacy inspection services ACHC conducts nonresident pharmacy inspections for select state boards of pharmacy, supporting licensure for pharmacies operating across state lines. In 2026, ACHC expanded this capability with approval in Massachusetts, with continued efforts to support additional states.
pcab ( compounding pharmacy )
New Opportunity in Sterile Compounding
PCAB, a brand of ACHC, remains the recognized benchmark for excellence in compounding pharmacy practice.
In the new ACHC headquarters, a simulated cleanroom provides a real-world environment for education, and hands-on training in sterile compounding. In June 2026, ACHCU hosted its first in-person Sterile Compounding Certification Programs in this space, giving participants the opportunity to earn a credential by learning in an environment that mirrors the realities of sterile compounding work.
Standards ensure compliance with USP requirements while supporting quality, safety, and consistency across sterile and nonsterile operations.
renal dialysis
Renal dialysis is long-term care in its truest form, requiring consistency, education, and patient engagement. ACHC Renal Dialysis Accreditation supports organizations delivering care across settings, including home-based models. Standards emphasize safety, coordination, and patient- centered care. distinction opportunity: » Telehealth certification opportunity: » Long-Term Care Dialysis
pharmacy
Pharmacy services continue to grow in complexity, encompassing clinical services, patient education, specialty therapies, and coordination across care settings. ACHC Pharmacy Accreditation supports organizations of all sizes with a flexible framework that aligns with real-world practice. Backed by deep pharmacy expertise, the program helps organizations improve with a deliberate focus on quality, safety, and patient care. associated distinctions:
sleep
Sleep testing coordinates scheduling, testing, interpretation, and follow-up care. ACHC Sleep Accreditation supports organizations offering services in the lab, in the home, or both. Standards align with Medicare requirements while allowing flexibility for evolving care models. As home sleep testing continues to expand, ACHC remains focused on supporting organizations with clear, relevant accreditation that reflects how sleep care is delivered today.
» Oncology » Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs
» NEW Immunoglobulin Therapy » Infectious Disease Specific to HIV » Nutrition Support
Guidance for pharmacies supplying DMEPOS
Pharmacies pursuing DMEPOS accreditation often do not have the luxury of a dedicated compliance team. For Jeffrey Reses, RPh, HDDP, ACHC Senior Pharmacy Clinical Liaison, building that knowledge is part of building a stronger operation. It takes time, but it pays off in confidence, consistency, and fewer surprises. Here’s his guidance:
There’s always going to be change in sleep services: new technology, new expectations, new ways of delivering care. The organizations that do well are the ones that don’t just react to those changes but use them as an opportunity to strengthen how they operate and care for patients. When you approach change that way, quality isn’t something you check off. It’s something you keep building over time. — Dawn Clayton ACHC Accreditation Sleep Specialist
■ Look up DMEPOS items to determine the LCD requirements. ■ Read the Medicare Integrity Manual. Yes, the entire thing. ■ Get familiar with the Pharmacy Exemption Fact Sheet. ■ Read through the 855-S with close attention to detail.
■ Sign up for the MLN Connects ® Newsletter for Providers, Suppliers, Billers and Coders. ■ Make sure you understand the DMEPOS Supplier Standards, whether you’re with NPEAST or NPWEST, and which products you’re supplying. Know the difference between non-accredited products and products requiring accreditation.
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