Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)

DMEPOS Accreditation

Gain access to full-line and limited DMEPOS accreditation options

• 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 tailored specifically to client needs.
• Customers provided with tools to ensure that they stay informed about changes in requirements.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

Home Infusion Therapy Program

Ahead of reimbursement changes, ACHC launches home infusion therapy program

As home infusion therapy providers must be accredited by a CMS-approved organization by Jan. 1, 2021 in order to receive Medicare reimbursement, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care has launched a new accreditation program for suppliers. The commission will assist providers with education, assessment, medication review and development of the plan of care provided by healthcare professionals during a home visit.

ShowerTravel

WheelAble

Portable shower chair designed for life on the go

SolutionBased Industries has introduced the “WheelAble,” a commode/shower chair combination specially designed for travel. This folding chair stows away in a convenient carry case and weighs in at 25 pounds. Constructed of waterproof materials, the chair opens up in three easy steps and has foldable armrests. For safety, the hand brakes allow it to lock in place like a regular wheelchair. Additional accessories include an attachable commode bucket and a padded overlay.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

Mail-Order Pharmacies Program

Mail-order pharmacies can gain accreditation through new program

Responding to a growing trend in the pharmacy industry, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care has introduced a new accreditation service for mail-order pharmacies. The program helps organizations address standards concerning pharmacy licensure, patient records, shipping methodology and more before earning recognition for their quality control systems. In addition, the accreditation will also help pharmacies meet the requirements of payers.

GF Health Products

Lumiscope Advanced Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

Blood pressure monitor comes equipped with movement detection, LCD monitor

Coming back with an updated look, GF Health Products has restocked its Lumiscope Advanced Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. The package includes a monitor, a universal cuff that can fit arm sizes between 8.66 and 17.32 inches, an AC adapter, four AA batteries, a soft carry pouch and an instruction manual. Up to four users can save 99 sets of memory each, which can be accessed via a large, easy-to-read LCD screen. The product has several capabilities, including irregular pulse detection, pulse pressure indication and movement detection. Customers will receive a one-year limited warranty with their purchase.

BackEmbrace LLC

BackEmbrace

Posture support helps prevent hunching and relieves strain

The BackEmbrace a posture support helps wearers stand in alignment with their shoulders back to relieve tension and strain in my upper back, neck, and shoulders. When worn, the BackEmbrace gently pulls shoulders back to encourage proper posture. The split-strap system offers varying levels of support and is adjustable for a custom fit.

Sigvaris Inc.

EVERSHEER

EVERSHEER combines fashion and compression

Compression hosiery does not typically go well with business or formal dress. EVERSHEER, however, offers medical graduated compression hosiery that is both fashionable and comfortable. EVERSHEER comes in seven different colors: Dark Navy, Natural, Sun Tan, Café, Mocha, Nightshade and Black. New colors Toasted Almond and Warm Sand will be available in September. This hosiery is ideally suited for pre- and post- vein treatment with minimal edema patients who prefer fashionable options.

Principle Business Enterprise

OverNight Disposable Absorbent Underwear

Absorbent underwear helps deliver an uninterrupted night’s sleep

Tranquility Premium OverNight Disposable Absorbent Underwear is designed to provide extended wear time and to hold up to 1 quart of fluid overnight. Its peach core keeps skin dry, reduces odor and neutralized urine pH, and the pull-on style with easy tear-away side panels provides easy and clean removal. It is available in sizes from XS to 2XL.

Universal Software Solutions, Inc.

HDMS Pharmacy

Billing software provides both professional and NCPCP claims

With the release of its HDMS Pharmacy software, Universal Software Solutions aims to help providers of TPN, IV therapy, home infusion therapy and compound and standard prescription drugs efficiently process prescriptions. The software bills both professional claims and NCPCP claims so that pharmacy providers who also supply equipment are able to create one order for all goods and services that are purchased. In addition, the program receives and processes electronic prescriptions via the SureScripts integration, allowing the workflow to continue uninterrupted. Compounds created with its TPN Calculator can be sent to any Baxter machine, and the software also creates an auto-generated ASAP compliance controlled substance report for efficient regulatory compliance.

SHOWER SHIRT Co. LLC

The Shower Shirt

Water-resistant garment protects post-surgery patients

• Protects patients with post-surgical drains, tubes, dialysis catheters and medi-ports from water while showering.
• Originally created for post-mastectomy patients so that they could bathe safely and reduce stress and anxiety.
• Helps reduce the risk of infection by keeping water away from the surgical paraphernalia sutured into the patient’s skin.