Search Results for keywords:"accreditation standards"

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have received an application from The Joint Commission (TJC) seeking continued approval of its hospice accreditation program. This approval would allow TJC to deem hospices as meeting or exceeding Medicare requirements, meaning that such hospices could participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs without further validation from CMS. The CMS is inviting public comments on whether TJC's accreditation standards meet or exceed the Medicare conditions for hospices. Comments must be submitted by February 12, 2025, and the CMS will review TJC’s standards, survey processes, and resources before making a decision.

The U.S. Department of Education has released a notice listing the members of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). This committee, established under the Higher Education Act, consists of 18 members chosen for their experience and knowledge in higher education. Members are appointed by different officials including the Secretary of Education, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, serving six-year terms. The committee holds meetings at least twice a year to offer advice on accreditation standards and related educational issues.

The Department of Commerce has announced an upcoming information collection request related to the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). This request, subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is part of a regular process to extend an existing approved information collection. The information gathered is crucial for assessing laboratory compliance with the required accreditation standards and will support businesses, regulatory agencies, and purchasing authorities in identifying competent laboratories for testing and calibration services. Members of the public are invited to submit comments on this proposal to help reduce the reporting burden.