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Agencies providing care for terminally ill patients using an interdisciplinary approach to meet the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient and their family may apply for hospice accreditation. Distinctions offer additional recognition for agencies that go beyond the basic requirements for accreditation with specific expertise in an aspect of care delivery. hospice
pcab accreditation (compounding pharmacy)
PCAB, a brand of ACHC since 2014, is the recognized benchmark for excellence in pharmaceutical compounding practice. ACHC standards ensure compliance with USP for sterile and nonsterile compounding in 503A pharmacies. And our in-house experts create unparalleled educational resources.
associated distinctions: » Age-Friendly Care » Palliative Care
Are you nerd-level knowledgeable about pharmacy accreditation?
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Do you know the difference between 503A pharmacies and 503B pharmacies? PCAB Nerds will tell you that 503A pharmacies are compounding medications for a specific patient in a pharmacy eligible for recognition under ACHC’s PCAB program. These organizations may be working with sterile, nonsterile, and/or hazardous drugs and they are adhering to the relevant USP requirements that form the basis of PCAB standards. (They may go on to explain that 503B facilities are entirely different because they manufacture in bulk and must be registered under the FDA; accreditation is not an option.) Do you wonder if ACHC can accredit an infusion pharmacy for both an ambulatory infusion suite (AIS) and an ambulatory infusion center (AIC)? What about hazardous drug handling? Pharmacy Nerds will say yes, yes, and yes! And then they’ll go on to ask more about your pharmacy model to make sure all aspects are addressed in the accreditation solution they help you craft.
in-home hospital care
This program validates quality for organizations providing high acuity care in the patient’s home that would typically default to inpatient admission. Hospitals that outsource “hospital-at-home” care and home-based providers with the staffing, experience, and commitment to home visits that support this level of care are eligible for accreditation.
office-based surgery
We call it office-based surgery, but you probably just refer to it as your practice. Whatever your specialty, if you are offering procedural services under minimal to moderate sedation, ACHC accreditation will help you identify and mitigate safety risks and improve your business efficiency (and sustainability!). Accreditation demonstrates the safety and quality of the care you provide, creating a valuable differentiator for your practice.
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Pharmacy Inspection Services
From individual businesses to corporate entities with hundreds of sites, ACHC’s deep experience in pharmacy services means you’ll gain a partner that adds value far beyond your accreditation certificate. The range of services allow for a uniquely relevant accreditation solution. Distinctions add recognition for those that specialize beyond basic accreditation. associated distinctions: » Infectious Disease Specific to HIV » Nutrition Support » Oncology » Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs
Your state board of pharmacy (BOP) may mandate a nonresident pharmacy inspection prior to approving delivery of compounded drugs across state lines. ACHC is authorized by some states to conduct this inspection and prepare a report for the BOP which has jurisdiction over licensure. Pharmacy Inspection Services are specific to each state’s BOP and are not the same as PCAB Accreditation requirements.
palliative care
This program recognizes organizations that provide physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual support based on the individual patient’s needs (regardless of age or stage of illness), not on their prognosis. Eligibility requires an existing, ongoing, standalone palliative program and a current caseload of at least three patients. Palliative Care is also available as a Distinction under Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice Accreditation. The choice of accreditation or distinction is based on the scope and independence of the palliative program. associated distinction: » Telehealth
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