Accreditation University Now Offers CEs for PCAB Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Workshops
Cary, NC (PRWEB) December 22, 2015 -- Accreditation University (AU), a division of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), will now offer Continuing Education credits (CEs) for Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacy workshops. These workshops educate compounding pharmacy personnel on the requirements needed to achieve and maintain compliance with ACHC’s PCAB Accreditation Standards, which include United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) General Chapters 795 and 797 regulations. Each workshop will be instructed by leading industry experts, including AU’s Education and Consulting Manager, Greg Stowell, and ACHC’s Associate Director of Pharmacy, Jon Pritchett, PharmD. Accreditation University has partnered with Campbell University to offer attendees the option to earn 8.75 CEs upon workshop completion.
“We strive to provide the most value for workshop participants and are pleased to offer CEs as an option,” said Greg Stowell. “The two-day course on the sterile and non-sterile compounding process is comprehensive, and we believe that offering CEs will greatly benefit participants.”
As a nationally recognized accreditation organization, ACHC places great value on continuing education in regards to achieving and maintaining accreditation. The recent formalization of AU as a division of ACHC focuses resources within the organization to provide a full range of educational offerings that meet the individual needs of providers. As such, regularly scheduled workshops are held throughout the year to educate providers on ACHC Accreditation compliance requirements. AU workshops provide comprehensive instruction on each step of the accreditation process, specific strategies that can be utilized to prepare for the survey, and ongoing compliance with ACHC standards. Attendees may register for AU workshops by visiting http://www.AccreditationUniversity.com.
With a broad and extensive array of pharmacy compliance solutions, including accreditation programs for sterile and non-sterile compounding, infusion, specialty, and long-term care pharmacy services, ACHC is positioned to be the solution of choice for the industry. By achieving PCAB Accreditation, sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacies are able to demonstrate their commitment to providing the highest quality of service by complying with the most rigorous national regulations and industry best practices.
Accreditation University is a division of ACHC, a not-for-profit accreditation organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice, and DMEPOS and a Quality Management System that is certified to ISO 9001:2008. The broad range of accreditation programs that ACHC offers also include Pharmacy, Private Duty Nursing, and Behavioral Health. ACHC is the provider’s choice for accreditation because of their personal Account Advisors, relevant and realistic standards, competitive pricing, and consultative approach to accreditation. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.
For more information on AU’s educational resources and events, visit AccreditationUniversity.com or contact customerservice(at)accreditationuniversity(dot)com or 919-228-6559.
Customer Service, Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc, http://www.achc.org, +1 855-937-2242, [email protected]
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