The team at HealthCom Services understands that getting started with the Accreditation process can be a daunting task. In our on-going effort to help you find the information you need, we offer you the following links. Please take the time to fully review the information offered on these sites as you evaluate your options.

The POP Manual of policies and procedures will prepare you to meet the standards set by all of the following accrediting agencies. Contact us today for help in getting started on your path to accreditation. We will be with you before, during, and after the entire accreditation process.

DMEPOS ACCREDITING BODIES
• JCAHO (Joint Commission: www.jointcommission.org
• ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc): www.achc.org, www.achc.org/about_why_achc.php
• BOC (The Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification): www.bocusa.org, https://myboc.bocusa.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm
• CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program: www.chapinc.org; www.chapinc.org/process.htm
• HQAA (Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation): www.hqaa.org, www.hqaa.org/accreditation_guide.asp
• NABP (The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy): www.nabp.net

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES CMS: www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicare.asp, www.dmecompetitivebid.com/palmetto/cbic.nsf/DocsCat/Home
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL): www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/NewSmallBus.pdf, www.dol.gov
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSHA): www.osha.gov/