Molina's Medicaid health plan earns accreditation Oct 7, 2009
Molina Healthcares Texas plan earns accreditation - San Antonio Business Journal ... Molina Healthcares Texas plan earns accreditation ... Molina Healthcare of Texas Inc. has earned health plan accreditation from the National Committee on Quality Assurance. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Health care programs fail to get financial reprieve Sep 22, 2009
Oversight: SB 674 establishes accreditation standards and rules for operation of fertility clinics and cosmetic surgery centers. Coverage expansion: AB 244, AB 98, SB 161, AB 513, SB 630 would expand health insurance coverage for mental illness, maternity care, orally administered cancer drugs, lactation consultation and reconstructive surgery for cleft palates, respectively. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
New Tele-Health Care Project to Provide Dental Care to Underserved Communities in California Sep 22, 2009
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, academic programs include Doctor of Dental Surgery, International Dental Studies, Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Graduate Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Hallmarks include innovators of the humanistic model of education; only U.S. dental school to offer a three-year DDS program; strong clinical and practice management program; emphasis on leadership and giving back to the... (PR Newswire)
State's child-care system still flawed Sep 20, 2009
"There are at least 20 centers right now working toward accreditation," she said. And the state of Montana will soon be unveiling its own quality-improvement program, giving providers incentives and recognition for raising the quality of education and care. (Montana Standard, MT)
Records Show Raymond Clark III Was Last To See Annie Le Alive, Source Says Sep 18, 2009
The center, which is accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, coordinates the procurement of research animals, houses animals at multiple sites around the campus, and offers various scientific services to researchers, including breeding, tissue collection and analysis, animal restraint during experimentation and euthanasia. Five days after Le's disappearance, members of the state police crime squad, with the assistance of a cadaver dog, discovered... (FOX61, CT)
Cambridge research firm sues over monkeys’ care Sep 17, 2009
Although the AWA is described by some as a weakly enforced piece of legislation, Christian Newcomer, executive director of Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International, believes the opposite to be true. Newcomer says USDA inspections can sometimes be harsher with AWA policy than is reasonable. (Boston Globe)
People on the Move Sep 15, 2009
Davis joins the BID from the national design firm Cooper Carry in Alexandria, where she was the firm s first marketing professional to earn the LEED AP accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council. Earlier, she worked as a growth and development reporter for a small daily newspaper. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Business news in brief Sep 14, 2009
Valor HospiceCare s Sierra Vista office on July 8 took a major step toward its final Medicare Certification and Community Health Accreditation Program accreditation. It also is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bangkok Hospital Group and IBM Collaborate on Smarter Healthcare Initiative Sep 12, 2009
The group has invested in IT development projects and has received the ISO 9002 & 9001:2000 accreditation and Hospital Accreditation by the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand. Bangkok Hospital itself has been granted the accreditation for international quality healthcare services and management system, quality and safety control, high standard management and Disease-Specific Care Certifications from the Joint Commission International (JCI), the world's largest accreditor of health care... (PR Newswire)
Associate Dean Sep 11, 2009
Accreditation readiness and accreditation visits. Compliance with Academic Policy and Procedure. (Florida Today)
Arpaio sues supervisors, jails' health care agency Sep 10, 2009
The agency was stripped of its accreditation in January and since then has been the subject of three lawsuits alleging the county fails to provide adequate care. County administrators applied for reaccreditation last month but kept the Sheriff's Office out of the process in the hopes that Arpaio's absence would improve the chances of the jails regaining accreditation ... "They have no authority to do this," Hendershott said of the county's attempts to regain accreditation without the sheriff's... (AZCentral -- News)
Hospital chaplains want to join the health care team Sep 8, 2009
-based Association for Clinical Pastoral Education has spearheaded accreditation of chaplaincy programs and cemented their multifaith role as part of the health care team. Twenty-five years ago, a chaplain might have been more about going door to door and checking on patients; now it s integrated into the health care team, said Mary Moore of Jacksonville, a chaplain and spokeswoman for the Spiritual Care Collaborative. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Govt backs down on homebirth legislation Sep 4, 2009
"I was concerned that as an unintended consequence of the national registration and accreditation process that homebirthing may be driven underground, that that would not be a good outcome. "This arrangement agreed to today ensures that homebirthing midwives can lawfully continue to provide their services in jurisdictions where that's allowed. " Ms Roxon said the government would ask the National Nursing and Midwifery Board to give advice on protocols for homebirthing outside the public health... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More of this story... Sep 4, 2009
In 1997, they became the first freestanding ambulatory care center in Tulare County to be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations ... The organization utilizes various quality assurance processes and tools and was recognized particularly by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations for our performance improvement programs. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Gabon election marred by media censorship, says CPJNew York, US (PANA) - The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned what it called "Gabonese government censorship and restrictions on media coverageof Sunday's presidential election, including denial of accreditation to at leastfour international journalists". 02/09/2009 Full Text... Sep 3, 2009
New York, US (PANA) - The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned w hat it called "Gabonese government censorship and restrictions on media coverageof Sunday's presidential election, including denial of accreditation to at leastfour international journalists". In a statement from its headquarters in New York, US, the CPJ said that prior to the election, Gabonese government authorities denied accreditations to internat i onal journalists from French media outlets, including... (Panapress.com)
Gabon: Election Marred by Media Censorship [press release] Sep 2, 2009
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Gabonese government censorship and restrictions on media coverage of Sunday's presidential election, including denials of accreditation to at least four international journalists ... Speaking to CPJ from Libreville, News Director Thierry Hot said his newsroom received a call from Christophe Othamot, secretary-general of Gabon's Communications Ministry, accusing the station of biased coverage, and threatening to withhold accreditation in the future... (allAfrica.com)
Carilion Clinic granted second gold seal of approval Sep 2, 2009
The Roanoke campus of Carilion Clinic received Joint Commission hospital reaccreditation in March ... For more information about the Joint Commission accreditation programs, please visit. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Business Briefs Sep 2, 2009
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has earned an Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission, a leading health-care accreditation agency, a hospital spokesman said. The certification makes Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital the only stroke-certified center on the Central Coast between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, the spokesman said. (Lompoc Record, CA)
New grads, career-changers find security, flexibility and meaning in massage industry Sep 1, 2009
Evaluate schools based on their accreditation and what the program covers, Boon advises. "Also, consider how long the school has been open, what texts are required, the background and specializations of faculty members, the size of the student body and the school's job placement rate for graduates," she says. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Health vs. clunkers Aug 27, 2009
Nationwide Better Health Receives URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation. Nationwide Better Health SM , a leading provider of health and productivity management solutions, announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry ... URACs Health Utilization Management Accreditation standards require companies to establish a... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Consider medical, social policy factors in debate Aug 26, 2009
Also, the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals has way too much power. It has thrown common sense out the window and at a tremendous price tag. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Urban schools use marketing to woo residents back Aug 23, 2009
Still, the color brochures distributed by volunteers spell out what's going well, including: All city high schools have met state accreditation standards; every city elementary school offers foreign-language instruction; and the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses grew by 275 percent over the last year. Other urban school systems have undertaken similar recruitment campaigns, including Detroit, Milwaukee and Washington, D.C., all districts that continue to lose students,... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Alternative investments Aug 22, 2009
They will be certified via a test before they are granted accreditation and eligibility to sell the product, says Lim. However, Foo of MyFP Services feels the sales staff/relationship managers at the front desks of many financial institutions are merely trained to parrot and sell certain products. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hospital board hears about medication safety Aug 21, 2009
Tammy Dye, vice-president of clinical services, reported that the Joint Commission of Accreditation surveyed the diagnostic laboratory Aug. 5-7. Several departments in the hospital were surveyed, focusing on quality control standards, national patient safety goals, and how the interdisciplinary process works within the organization. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Veteran Rehab Specialist, Rafael Ibarra, Joins Alliance Seating & Mobility in Georgia Aug 19, 2009
ASM exclusively hires rehab specialists with the ATP certification and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. SOURCE Alliance Seating & Mobility. (PR Newswire)
New specialty spurs hopes for helping abused kids Aug 18, 2009
Its recognition as a subspecialty also is expected to lead to a formal system of accreditation for some of the roughly 25 child abuse pediatrics fellowship programs across the country for which there is currently no formal oversight. Anderst, who leads one of the fellowship programs, said his findings sometimes force children from their homes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Midwife laws may force homebirths underground Aug 18, 2009
Senator Moore said the legislation did not make homebirth unlawful, but separate legislation dealing with the accreditation of health workers ''may result in homebirths being outside the scope of practice of registered midwives due to the requirement for indemnity insurance as a condition of registration. The committee acknowledged the concerns that ''an unintended consequence of this may be to drive homebirths underground unless an exemption is granted or an insurance product found. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Candidates woo immigrants Aug 14, 2009
Friday August 14, 2009. Deirdre Feerick, left, Angelo Maragos, Brent O’Leary and Jimmy Van Bramer, all candidates for the District 26 City Council seat, answered questions posed by members of the immigrant community at a forum in Woodside on Tuesday. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Former Rapid City police chief, lawmaker Tom Hennies dies (5854) Aug 14, 2009
Chief highlights: Department first in state to gain national law enforcement accreditation; new officers required to have college degrees; joint efforts with Pennington County Sheriff s Department. Community service: Chairman of the Rapid City Indian White Relations Committee, which eventually became Project 2000 and was recognized by President Bush in 1991. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Flaws about health care Aug 13, 2009
Care to Care Receives Full URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation. Care to Care, a New York based Radiology Benefit Management (RBM) Company, announced today that is has been awarded Full Accreditation in Health Utilization Management by URAC, a Washington, D.C. based independent, nonprofit health care accrediting organization ... URAC promotes continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of health care management through processes of accreditation and education. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Beijing's buildings get user-friendly Aug 13, 2009
Linked Hybrid's green credentials will become official if and when it receives its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation, a voluntary but now highly sought after green building award developed and overseen by a US-based. non-governmental orginization. (Asia Times Online)
Revenue Management Solutions, LLC Receives EHNAC Financial Services Accreditation Aug 12, 2009
Accreditation ensures compliance with industry-established standards for processing payments and other financial transactions. OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Revenue Management Solutions, LLC, (RMS), a leading provider for revenue cycle management solutions for the healthcare industry, announces today it has achieved full accreditation with the Financial Services Accreditation Program (FSAP) - Electronic Health Network (EHN) from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission... (PR Newswire)
Physical Therapist - Melbourne Aug 11, 2009
HealthSouth's inpatient facilities provide the medical, nursing, therapy and ancillary services required to comply with local, state and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and, for some facilities, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). For more than a decade, HealthSouth has enlisted NRC+Picker, one of the nation's leading healthcare research firms, to continually... (Florida Today)
BUSINESS NOTES Aug 9, 2009
After several months of preparation, the process concluded with a comprehensive site visit in April 2009 and finally receipt of the certificate of accreditation in July 2009. The Sleep Center is a state-of-the-art sleep facility. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Centra earns two national awards for using information technology to deliver excellent patient care Aug 8, 2009
National accreditation for many of its programs and services, including national recognition with full accreditation with commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and accreditation for the Centra Chest Pain Center with percutaneous coronary intervention from the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Patient satisfaction scores that are in the top quartile in the nation. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Subacute care gains momentum in health field Aug 6, 2009
And we must get the word out about the benefits that are possible through subacute care," Robinson added. The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is a Chicago-based, private, non-profit organization that promotes the development of uniform standards for health care institutions. JCAHO began surveying subacute programs using a specially customized survey protocol in January 1995. The protocol was designed to assess and improve care delivered in subacute programs;... (Albany Business Review, NY)
Mano River Resources Inc.: Initial Resource Exceeds 1 Billion Tonnes of Iron Ore With Further Potential at Putu Aug 4, 2009
OMAC is accredited to ISO 17025 by INAB (Irish National Accreditation Board) which is a member of ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation), and is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement. OMAC operates an internal QA/QC check assay programme using in-house standards, reagent blanks and duplicates. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lawsuits filed over quality of care at jails Aug 3, 2009
More than seven months have passed since the health-care provider for Maricopa County inmates was stripped of its accreditation, and the effects are starting to show. A pair of lawsuits filed by inmates and family members against Correctional Health Services last month mention the agency's lack of accreditation ... It's exactly what local and national experts predicted when the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare pulled the agency's accreditation in January, after a two-year probation... (AZCentral -- News)
IN HOSPITALS: Alternative medicine meets mainstream Jul 31, 2009
These practitioners are largely self-policing, with their own schools and accreditation groups. Some states license certain types, like acupuncturists; others do not. (USA Today -- News)
Seals show kids it's fun to move it Jul 31, 2009
The center opening is a sign of health at the aquarium three years after it regained its accreditation after repairing shaky finances. The accreditation was pulled in 2003 by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after financial struggles and layoffs followed two major expansions in the late 1990s. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Health care failure Jul 30, 2009
URAC, a leading health care accreditation and education organization, today announced the full agenda for its 10th Annual Quality Summit and Exhibit October 6-8, 2009. The event will feature an outstanding assembly of thought leaders and industry experts in health care from across the nation including keynote speakers Robert Galvin, MD, Executive Director of Health Services and Chief Medical Officer for General Electric Company and Linda Armstrong Kelly, author, advocate and mother of cycling... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Study shows cancer vaccines led to long-term survival for patients with metastatic melanoma Jul 29, 2009
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a 498-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital located in Newport Beach, CA. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Hoag offers a comprehensive mix of services, including Centers of Excellence in cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, orthopedics and women's health. National Research Corporation has endorsed Hoag as... (EurekAlert!)
Leading health organizations launch new accreditation process for laboratories across Africa Jul 27, 2009
KIGALI, Rwanda (July 27, 2009) Government health officials from 13 African countries today launched the first-ever push for accreditation of the continent's medical laboratories, starting a process that the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Government believe will be an historic step to strengthen health systems and lead to better care for patients. Just a handful of Africa's laboratories are now accredited, in part because the existing international accreditation process is so... (EurekAlert!)
Big Isle doctor training gears up Jul 25, 2009
The program will apply for accreditation when it has at least three full-time teaching doctors, said Lucy Bucci, the clinic's sole doctor. "The other thing we need is funding to make sure we can keep our doors open and our client base," Bucci said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Night Pharmacist Jul 21, 2009
Accreditation: Every three years, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Joint Commission) inspects participating hospitals to gauge their quality of care. Clovis Community received full accreditation in 2008 from the Joint Commission. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Government to harness potential of traditional medicine Jul 18, 2009
He described traditional medicine as the "green gold' upon which the country's economy could hinged, adding that government would not relent in its efforts to support the traditional healthcare system. Dr Kumbuor was speaking at the launch of the registration and licensing of traditional health practitioners in Accra. He observed that traditional health practitioners provide the healthcare needs of about 70 per cent of Ghanaians and asked the Ministry of Health (MOH) to set up a regulatory... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Scrub tech causes major hepatitis scare in Colo. Jul 14, 2009
I can't understand how somebody can do that to another human being," Criscito said, who tested negative and is waiting the results of a second test. Hospital and state health officials aren't sure how many people were injected with Parker's dirty needles or with saline solution contaminated when Parker allegedly dipped her dirty needles to fill bogus syringes to cover her tracks. Denver police launched a drug investigation in April and the state health department began its investigation June 1... (Yahoo News)
MURRIETA: Hospital stands to lose substantially (6) Jul 13, 2009
And in 2002, Parkview Community Hospital in Riverside lost not only its Medi-Cal and Medicaid funding but also its accreditation with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Osur said. The loss of both the funding and accreditation led the hospital to file for bankruptcy protection a short time later, he added. (North County Times)
Ugly tactics Jul 13, 2009
This means they meet surgical training standards for accreditation set by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. The industry's other body, the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery, requires qualifying members to have performed more than 50, or sometimes more than 100, procedures. (The Age, Australia)
Where were you then? Jul 10, 2009
Moreover, in 2006, the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations designated St. Francis Medical Center as the first and only stroke center in the area. In 2007, the JCAHO conferred on the hospital its Bronze Award and in 2008 the Silver Award for its excellent response and results. (NJ.com -- Times)
Are American Hospitals Behind the Disaster Curve? Jul 3, 2009
Annual drills are required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the not-for-profit national body that overseas safety and quality of healthcare. Bethesda runs an annual drill that encompasses all Bethesda first responders and much of the NCR emergency agencies. (Human Events Online)
Scrub tech may have exposed thousands to hepatitis Jul 3, 2009
From financial feasibility studies to accreditation, we can help you create a successful ASC.. New face lift cream, lose wrinkles and tighten your skin without surgery or pain. (Yahoo News)
Seek Out Credentials Before Choosing a Physician - Is Your Cardiologist Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease? Jul 3, 2009
ABMS is recognized by the key healthcare credentialing accreditation entities as a primary equivalent source of board certification data for medical specialists. Patients can visit or call toll-free 1-866-ASK-ABMS to see if their physician is board certified by an ABMS Member Board. (PR Newswire)
Probation for U of C hospital's brain surgery training program Jul 2, 2009
(Crains) A Medical Center program that trains doctors in brain surgery has been placed on a two-year probation by a national accreditation group. The Chicago-based Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education wouldnt identify the reason for placing U of Cs neurosurgery training program on probation, which occurred June 19 ... Maintaining adequate volumes so medical residents have enough opportunities to practice is an important factor in the accreditation process. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Berekum NHIS calls for accreditation of more pharmacies Jun 26, 2009
Berekum (B/A), June 25, GNA - Mr. Paul Asante, acting Manager of Berekum Municipal Mutual Health Insurance Scheme, has appealed to the National Health Insurance Authority to speed up with the accreditation of pharmacies and chemical stores that had applied in the municipality ... Mr. Asante said "Due to the delay in accreditation some chemical stores have even failed to apply whilst those who applied but were refused have refused to reapply." ... Mr. Asante appealed to the insurance authorities... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
MGH cited on surgeons' overload Jun 22, 2009
Accreditation group cites MGH on resident surgeons' workload - The Boston Globe ... The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education cited the hospital because a significant number of its surgeons in training, known as residents, were exceeding hour limits and working seven days straight ... Dr. Thomas Nasca, head of the accreditation council, lamented in a letter to training programs earlier this year that residents are placed in an ethical quandary because we compel them to lie [about... (Boston Globe)
Envision Corp. falls heavily after failed hospital investment Jun 21, 2009
Yet the hospital lost accreditation from the Joint Commission, the industry's main accrediting body ... Earlier this year, the hospital regained is accreditation from the Joint Commission. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ahmadinejad: riots orchestrated by enemies Jun 19, 2009
An official from Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance told Xinhua that journalists could continue to work in their offices but they cannot go out and do any interviews as the authorities were cancelling press accreditation of all foreign media. TEHRAN, June 16 (Xinhua) - Iran's Guardian Council said on Tuesday that it is ready to recount the disputed polling boxes, local English-language Press TV said. (Xinhuanet, China)
AMA Inaugurates J. James Rohack as President Jun 17, 2009
He has previously chaired the AMA Council on Medical Education and represented the AMA on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education, the Joint Commission and the National Advisory Council to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. He continues to serve on the Hospital Quality Alliance. (PR Newswire)
Northwestern College receives accreditation Jun 16, 2009
Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2009 ORANGE CITY, Iowa -- Northwestern College's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has received full accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The department received word of the accreditation in April, and the written report arrived in late May ... The accreditation is the culmination of four years of program planning and implementation by Dr. Ruth Daumer, department chairperson, and a growing nursing faculty. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Hocking named health officer Jun 3, 2009
Her top priority for the department is to become nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, a group of public health workers from throughout the country who develop standards of practice, The accreditation process takes six or seven months to complete and includes an on-site review of the department's programs. "It looks at what we are doing now and how we can improve on our services and make them available to the population of our community," Hocking said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Warsaw adds a third pre-K class Jun 2, 2009
This accreditation also means we can offer night classes to the public, which wed like to do. . (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Our nursing homes in turmoil May 31, 2009
Of these, 1770 matters were referred to the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency for further investigation, 62 to nurses registration boards, 53 to the police, 33 to the coroner, 27 to the Health Care Complaints Commission and 13 to the Medical Practitioners Board ... During 2007-08 the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency conducted 5244 visits to homes, with 3105 visits unannounced. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
HOSPITALS: Board member profiles May 31, 2009
He also served as chief operating officer of a Michigan hospital and has been a consultant in hospital accreditation. He joined the board in 2003. (North County Times)
Gabon: Government Imposes News Blackout On President Bongo's Health [press release] May 28, 2009
They had visas issued by the Gabonese embassy in Kinshasa, where they are based, but did not have the communication ministry's press accreditation. Zajtman told Reporters Without Borders that officials at the Gabonese embassy did not ask him if he had the ministry's press accreditation when he told them he was a journalist. (allAfrica.com)
