ACHC Adds Expert Compounding Pharmacist
Cary, NC (PRWEB) January 15, 2015 -- Dr. Jon Pritchett, RPh, most recently Pharmacy Manager of a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy, has joined Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as Associate Director, Pharmacy. Joining the team in December 2014, Pritchett will play a significant role in facilitating safe pharmacy practices across the nation through the administration of thorough accreditation surveys.
“ACHC is proud to welcome Jon Pritchett to the team,” said ACHC CEO, José Domingos. “The tremendous experience and knowledge that Jon brings in regard to pharmacy operations and compliance will undoubtedly contribute to ACHC’s ability to meet the accreditation needs of pharmacy providers.“
As a leading expert in the field of compounding pharmacy, Pritchett holds a diverse pharmacy background, earning his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharmacy) from Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He holds experience as Pharmacy Manager at a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy that offered non-sterile and sterile compounding services. He is currently a Registered Pharmacist in the state of North Carolina and a member of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP).
Since the introduction of its pharmacy program in 1996, ACHC has grown to become a leading national accrediting organization, ensuring compliance at more than 900 pharmacies in the U.S. With a broad and extensive experience in the area of pharmacy compliance, ACHC offers accreditation programs for non-sterile and sterile compounding, infusion, specialty, and long-term care pharmacy services. During 2014, ACHC also launched ACHC Inspection Services (AIS), a division that provides sterile compounding inspections on behalf of regulatory bodies.
In the past year, PCAB Accreditation also became a service of ACHC, offering programs for non-sterile (ref. USP 795) and sterile (ref. USP 797) compounding services. By achieving PCAB accreditation, pharmacies are able to demonstrate their commitment to delivering the highest quality products and services by complying with the most stringent national regulations and industry best practices.
ACHC is a not-for-profit accreditation organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. The organization has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice, and DMEPOS and a Quality Management System that is certified to ISO 9001:2008. ACHC is the provider’s choice for accreditation because of its personal Accreditation Advisors, relevant and realistic standards, competitive pricing, and a friendly, 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 ACHC’s accreditation programs, or to download ACHC accreditation standards, please visit achc.org or contact them at customerservice(at)achc(dot)org or 855-937-2242.
Customer Service, Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc, http://www.achc.org, +1 (855) 937-2242, [email protected]
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