SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLEX OF ACCREDITATION

There are three main types of accreditation:

•   Self-regulatory standards: These include things like ISO standards for specific industries, like financial services or food safety;
•   Self-regulatory bodies/organizations: These are organizations that set their own standards and then independently audit them;
•   External regulators: External regulators (such as government agencies) set their own requirements for compliance, which must be met by an organization before they can accredit it

You probably know the answer to this one:

you, or the company you work for. If you’re providing DME to the public, whether as a business or an individual, then yes—you need accreditation. Furthermore, if your business has employees and they are involved in any way with selling or providing DME to the public (or to other providers), they also must be accredited. This includes those who sell or provide DME on behalf of their employer as well as those who represent themselves individually to the public. So it stands to reason that if you have any connection whatsoever with DME provision in any capacity at all—even if it’s just answering phones at your company!—then yes: You should get yourself accredited ASAP so that no one can accuse you of being unqualified for whatever job it is that you do (or don’t).

Accreditation is a process that provides you with a way to show that your DME business is meeting the same high standards for quality, safety, and service established by the CMS.

You can use accreditation to:

• Increase revenue. The public wants dental professionals who are accredited, so patients may be more likely to choose an accreditated dentist or practice.
• Increase patient satisfaction and compliance. Accredited dentists receive better patient care reviews on sites such as Yelp and Google Reviews than those who aren't accredited—and they will also get higher ratings from Medicare when they bill for covered procedures.

In return, they receive financial support from Medicare as well as licensing privileges from state organizations such as boards of medicine or nursing (depending upon which specialty you're training).

The benefits of becoming accredited include:

•   Improved patient care through resident development into expert practitioners who can independently  evaluate symptoms accurately while recognizing when further testing or consultation is necessary;
•   Enhanced patient safety through resident interventions including diagnosis and treatment;
•   Reduced malpractice litigation risk through increased oversight provided by comprehensive peer review systems;
•   Increased likelihood of securing funding agreements with payers 
•   Better access to job opportunities because graduates may have more choices with respect to where they would like to practice after graduation 

(e.g., United States News & World Report's "Top 50 Hospitals," 2011).

•   An assessment of your business documentation such as policies, procedures, processes, and systems.
•   A review of your physical space including staff facilities, equipment, and storage.
•   An examination of patient records including insulin pumps/cannulas/transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices.
•   Performances audit by the clinical audit team to ensure best practice is being followed when dispensing medical devices or providing medical advice or support services to people with diabetes who need them most urgently when they are in hospital or other out-of-hours care settings

 As a medical equipment provider, you probably already know that there are many costs associated with obtaining accreditation. But how much does it cost? The answer is that it depends. Costs are determined by the size of your business and how long you plan to use us for DME accreditation.

Accreditation organizations offer the following payment plans to get accredited.

•   One lump sum payment (the full amount must be paid before we begin your accreditation assessment)
•   An installment program spread over several months (minimum three-month period)
•   An installment program spread over multiple years (minimum two-year period)

You may be wondering how to become a DME-accredited provider. The answer is simple: you need to partner with an expert in the field, and WWS can help you through the process of attaining your accreditation. We have a team of experts who are more than capable of helping you get your accreditation, and we can assist with any paperwork required by your state or regulatory body.

Take Away

DME accreditation is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is important to know your needs and make sure you are choosing the right level of service for your business. We can help determine if seeking DME accreditation is right for you, answer any questions about the process, and assist with obtaining or renewing your Diabetic Medical Equipment provider status.

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