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AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS & PEDORTHICS, INC. Serving the orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic profession for over 60 years. ABC FACILITY Accreditation Standards
Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................................................................................1 Facility Accreditation Eligibility Criteria.................................................................................3 Administrative Standards (AD)..................................................................................................4 Human Resources Standards (HR)............................................................................................7 Patient Care and Management Standards (PC)................................................................ 10 Product Safety Standards (PS)................................................................................................ 15 Patient Records Standards (PR).............................................................................................. 19 Performance Management and Improvement Standards (PM)................................. 21 Facility Safety and Management Standards (FS).............................................................. 23 Claims and Billing Compliance Standards (CB)................................................................ 26 Additional Resources................................................................................................................. 28 Accreditation Programs............................................................................................................ 29
©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc
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Effective June 1, 2011Introduction
T he mission of the American becoming ABC accredited is located in the ABC
Board for Certification in Accreditation Guide and on our website at www.
abcop.org/accreditation.
Orthotics, Prosthetics &
Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) is to establish About the Revised Standards: The majority
and promote the highest standards of these revised standards reflect the previous
ABC accreditation standards. ABC recognizes
of organizational and clinical that there is a wide variety of facilities that
performance in the delivery of provide patient care. Each facility accreditation
orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic standard is written to apply to all facilities
services. Patient care facilities pursuing ABC accreditation unless specifically
indicated otherwise. Some standards are product-
that meet the ABC standards are specific and may not apply to your facility.
recognized among the finest in the The standards are now grouped into eight
profession, and equally important, categories: Administrative (AD), Human
Resources (HR), Patient Care and Management
they are dedicated to providing (PC), Product Safety (PS), Patient Records (PR),
excellent patient care. Performance Management and Improvement
(PM), Facility Safety and Management (FS), and
The Facility Accreditation Committee
Claims and Billing Compliance (CB).
and ABC staff has worked hard to revise the
standards, making them easier to read and
Additional Resources: ABC’s website
understand.
www.abcop.org is constantly updated to
Joining our facility accreditation program
provide you with the latest accreditation
confirms your focus on continued improvement
information. ABC has many helpful brochures,
and assures others that you are offering
guides, and checklists that are available under
exceptional quality services that your patients
the Forms/Document section. We provide clear
expect and deserve. As a Centers for Medicare
guidance to questions and have direct links
and Medicaid Services (CMS) Deemed
to Medicare’s website for further clarification.
Accrediting Organization, ABC has over 140
Existing ABC accredited facilities may log
standards that directly correlate to the care you
on to the ABC website for access to special
are providing. Through an onsite evaluation by
resources such as the standards with a suggested
an experienced surveyor, ABC will ensure that
compliance checklist. Please refer to the
your facility meets the profession’s standards
Additional Resources section at the back of this
and maintains the highest level of excellence
guide.
in patient care service. Compliance with ABC’s
accreditation standards will ensure your facility’s
Thank you for choosing ABC as your
compliance with CMS’ Durable Medical
accrediting organization, where we
Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies
continue to set the benchmark for
(DMEPOS) Quality Standards as well as their
orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic care.
DMEPOS Supplier Standards.
Complete information on the process of
©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. 1Facility Accreditation
Eligibility Criteria
T
he following criteria will • Operational and have a minimum of
help you determine if you 10 complete patient charts available at
the time of the onsite survey.
are eligible to apply for ABC
Facility Accreditation. This is not a • Applying for ABC accreditation for
all of the services it provides, regardless
comprehensive list but is intended of whether Medicare is billed for these
to cover the basic requirements services. This requirement extends only
that your facility must have in place to those services for which ABC offers
before you apply. The majority accreditation.
of the comprehensive eligibility • Applying for ABC accreditation for all
requirements are identified patient care locations and each location
must be in an appropriate clinical setting.
throughout the standards and are
The decision of what is an appropriate
relevant to the specific products clinical setting is solely within ABC’s
and services your organization discretion.
provides.
In addition, your organization will:
Your organization must be: • Clearly define the items and services
you provide to patients, insurance
• Located within the United States,
companies, referral sources, and
one of its territories or possessions, or
regulatory bodies, including Medicare.
is a Department of Defense medical
treatment facility or program. • Comply with the ABC Code of
Professional Responsibility.
• A formally organized and legally
established business that provides the • Agree to the terms and conditions in
type(s) of DMEPOS patient care services the application materials.
for which you are applying. • Not falsify or misrepresent your
• Licensed according to applicable state accreditation status.
and federal laws and regulations, and
maintains all current legal authorization Note: If allowed by state law, Pharmacists
to operate. are exempt from standard HR.4.1.
©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. 3ABC Facility Accreditation Standards
Administrative (AD) • patient billings, collections, and complaint
resolution
• performance management
The Administrative Standards • facility and safety management.
address the legal status and
legitimacy of the business, Administrative Standards (AD):
compliance with Medicare AD.1
and HIPAA requirements, and
The business provides documentation that it is a
establishment of the internal legally constituted entity in the state(s) in which
policies and procedures of the it is located and that it is authorized to provide
business. the services for which it is seeking accreditation.
ABC awards accreditation to a legal entity. The (Previous Standard: OR.1)
standards require that a business be legally
constituted, not only in the jurisdiction in AD.1.1
which it is based, but also in those localities in The business complies with all applicable federal,
which it provides services. Full disclosure of state, and local laws.
ownership is required at the time of application
(Previous Standard: OR.1)
and all financial records must be complete. The
business must have a physical location accessible
to the public and make reasonable physical AD.1.2
accommodations for its employees and patients. The business shall have a physical location
All licenses, certificates, and permits must be accessible to the public.
displayed in an area accessible to the public. The (Previous Standard: OR.1.2)
business must be in compliance with HIPAA and
Medicare requirements.
AD.1.2.1
In addition, written policies and procedures
which address the clinical and business aspects All licenses, certificates, and permits to operate
of the business are required. The policies and the business must be displayed in an area
procedures must include but are not limited to: accessible to the public.
• professional qualifications and continuing (Previous Standard: OR.1.2)
competency
• a mechanism to facilitate professional staff AD.1.2.2
communication with the governing body
All licenses and certificates held by patient care
• patient care and management, including patient
providers who provide patient care services
and family education and patient rights
through the location being accredited must be
• maintenance and confidentiality of patient
displayed in an area accessible to the public.
records
• the protection of private healthcare information (Previous Standard: OR.1.2)
4 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.AD.2 AD.5
The business shall have one or more individuals The business complies with the appropriate
who perform leadership functions with the provisions and requirements of the current CMS
authority, responsibility, and accountability to Supplier Standards, Regulations, and Medicare
direct the organization and its key activities and Contractor policies and articles.
operations.
(Previous Standard: OR.6)
(Previous Standard: OR.3)
AD.3
The business shall disclose its ownership and Effective for all new facility
control information in accordance with the
requirements at 42 CFR §420.201 through
accreditation applications
§420.206. as of January 1, 2013 and all
accreditations expiring on or
(Previous Standard: OR.2)
after May 1, 2013.
AD.4 AD.5.1
The governing body has adopted a mission The business has established written
statement which includes a description of the policies and procedures, which ensure
services provided and its goals and objectives. that current employees, contractors, and
(Previous Standard: OR.3.1) new hires are not on the [OIG] List of
Excluded Individuals and entities (LEIE).
AD.4.1 (New Standard)
The business has established documented
policies and procedures to efficiently conduct its AD.5.2
clinical and business affairs. These policies are In compliance with the written policies
communicated and made available to all staff as and procedures, the business shall
appropriate. routinely verify and document that
(Previous Standard: OR.3.2) current employees and contractors are not
on the [OIG] List of Excluded Individuals
AD.4.2 and Entities (LEIE). The business shall
also verify and document that prospective
The business shall provide those items as new hires are not on the List of Excluded
disclosed on its most current CMS 855s Individuals and Entities (LEIE) as part of
(Supplier Enrollment) application. the hiring process.
(Previous Standard: OR.3.4 and OR.3.4.1) (New Standard)
©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. 5AD.6 The business complies with the appropriate provisions and requirements of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). (Previous Standard: OR.5) AD.7 The business makes reasonable physical accommodations for its employees and patient populations. (Previous Standard: OR.7) AD.8 Financial records shall be accurate, complete, current, and reflect cash or accrual based accounting practices. The business shall maintain accounts that link equipment and supplies to the patient and manage revenues and expenses on an ongoing basis, as they relate to patient services, including the following: (1) maintaining accounts that link equipment and item(s) to the beneficiary; (2) reconciling charges to patients for equipment, supplies, and services with invoices, receipts, and deposits; (3) planning to meet the needs of patients and maintain business operations by having an operating budget, as appropriate to the business’s size and scope of services; and (4) having a mechanism to track actual revenues and expenses. (Previous Standard: OR.8) 6 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.
Human Resources
(HR)
The Human Resource Standards employee of the business, or a contractor of the
apply to employed, contract, and business not excluded in this paragraph.
volunteer personnel providing
patient care and/or services. Human Resources Standards (HR):
The terms staff and staff member (and their HR.1
derivatives) as used in these Standards are The business shall establish policies and
intended to refer to the facility’s various types procedures, including detailed job descriptions,
of care providers and support staff. The facility that specify: 1) personnel qualifications and
ownership/leadership has the responsibility training; 2) required certifications and/or licenses
for appointing and privileging its staff. The as applicable; 3) required experience; and 4)
appointments and privileges must be based upon continuing education requirements consistent
the staff member’s competency to perform the with the specialized equipment, items, and
necessary skills for the functions and procedures services it provides to patients.
associated with that appointment. (Previous Standard: OR.3.2, OR.4.1, HR.1, and HR.3)
The business must manage the competencies
and qualifications of contracted services and
HR.2
personnel in the same manner they manage
the competencies and qualifications of direct The business shall document the verification of
employees and volunteers. They can define in all licenses, registrations, and certifications held
the contract, or in written policy, criteria for by staff members who provide patient services.
performance of the contracted service; or, the (Previous Standard: OR.3.3.1)
business can review and adopt the contract
business’s policies and practices. The contract HR.3
should specify that the contracted business will
The business provides appropriate orientation
provide only staff that is qualified in relation
and training programs to familiarize all personnel
to their education, training, licensure, and
with its facilities and procedures. Appropriate
competence as defined by the business. The
reference materials and educational information
facility will be held ultimately accountable for the
are made available to all personnel.
actions of its contractor’s staff.
The Human Resource Standards are (Previous Standard: OR.4.2, HR.2, and HR.9)
applicable to any contracted service that provides
any element of care or service, which is eligible HR.4
for survey. They do not apply to delivery of The organization verifies, at least annually, the
home medical equipment and pharmaceutical completion of continuing education consistent
products via a contracted common carrier (i.e. with the specialized equipment, items, and
UPS, FEDEX, US Postal Service, local courier services provided to patients.
companies), where there is no education
or set-up involved. The standards, however, (Previous Standard: OR.3.3)
do apply when delivery is provided by a direct
©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. 7HR.4.1 the supervision of a credentialed or licensed
individual practicing within their scope of
If required by state law, personnel providing
practice. Credentialed staff may also be
patient care shall be licensed by the orthotic,
privileged to provide items and services beyond
prosthetic or pedorthic licensure board (or
their ABC defined scope of practice based on
equivalent) and function within their scope of
Written Objective Criteria and under Indirect
practice as determined by the state licensure
Supervision of a credentialed or licensed
regulations. If exempted by state law, Pharmacists
individual practicing within their scope of
will have an exemption from this requirement.
practice.
(See exceptions to this standard permitted in
*See definition of Written Objective Criteria in the
HR.6 and HR.6.1)
ABC Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic Scope of
(Previous Standard: PC.3) Practice
(Previous Standard: OR.3.3.1, PC.3.2, and HR.5)
HR.4.2
Professional personnel providing custom fit- HR.6.1
high or custom fabricated orthotic, prosthetic
In compliance with applicable laws and
and/or pedorthic services shall be certified
regulations, and in accordance with Written
as an Orthotist, Prosthetist or Pedorthist, as
Objective Criteria*, the business may privilege
appropriate, and function within the defined
non-credentialed or non-licensed staff to provide
ABC Scope of Practice. Otherwise, personnel
orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic items and
providing patient care services must be certified
services under the supervision of a credentialed
and function within their scope of practice as
or licensed individual practicing within their
defined by ABC. (See exceptions to this standard
scope of practice. However, for the provision of
permitted in HR.6 and HR.6.1)
custom fit-high and custom fabricated orthoses
(Previous Standard: PC.3) and prostheses, the initial patient evaluation and
the final fitting and delivery must be done under
HR.5 Direct Supervision of the licensed/credentialed
The business must meet all Medicare caregiver.
requirements for the DMEPOS provided and the *See definition of Written Objective Criteria in the
employment of specialty personnel. The business ABC Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic Scope of
must also meet all requirements described on Practice
CMS 855S Form. (Previous Standard: OR.3.3.1 and PC.3.2)
(New Standard)
HR.7
HR.6 At least annually, the business performs
In compliance with applicable laws and periodic performance appraisals of its staff to
regulations and in accordance with Written provide feedback on current competency and
Objective Criteria*, the business may privilege opportunities to improve performance.
non-credentialed or non-licensed staff to (Previous Standard: OR.3.2 and OR.4)
provide equipment, items, and services under
8 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.HR.7.1 HR.8.2
At least annually, performance management data In the event that the business provides complex
are used to assess and document the continuing rehabilitative technology, it shall have at least
competency of staff as it relates to the specialized one or more trained technicians available to
equipment, items, and services they provide. service each location appropriately, depending
(Previous Standard: OR.3.3.2) on the size and scope of its business. A trained
technician is identified by the following:
1) Factory trained by manufacturers of the
HR.8
products supplied by the company;
The business shall only use technical personnel 2) Experienced in the field of Rehabilitative
who are competent to deliver and set up Technology (e.g., on the job training, familiarity
specialized equipment and train patients on the with rehabilitative clients, products, and services);
use of that specialized equipment. 3) Completed at least annually, ten hours of
(Previous Standard: HR.6) continuing education specific to Rehabilitative
Technology; and
HR.8.1 4) Ability to program and repair sophisticated
electronics associated with power wheelchairs,
As appropriate, the business’s policies and
alternative drive controls, and power seating
procedures establish the qualifications and
systems.
competencies of the delivery personnel
to provide equipment training and home (Previous Standard: HR.10 and HR.11)
assessment.
(Previous Standard: PC.5.3.1)
HR.8.3
In the event that the business provides
HR.8.1.2 respiratory equipment, supplies, and/or services,
it shall provide services in compliance with the
As appropriate, the business’s policies and
current version of the American Association for
procedures address the qualifications and
Respiratory Care Practice Guidelines listed below:
competencies of delivery personnel to educate
1) Oxygen Therapy in the Home or Extended
the patient on the proper care, use, and
Care Facility
maintenance of the equipment provided.
2) Long Term Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
(Previous Standard: PC.5.3.2) in the Home; and/or
3) Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
Apparatus (IPPB).
(Previous Standard: HR.8.1)
©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. 9Patient Care and
Management (PC)
Patient Care and Management Patient Care and Management
Standards address essential Standards (PC):
components designed to support
the delivery of appropriate, safe, PC.1
and effective patient care and to The business establishes documented policies,
ensure that patient needs are met. procedures, and protocols that address the
responsibilities of the staff to provide appropriate
These Standards are designed to address and effective care to patients in accordance with
Physician Interaction, Patient Rights, Patient generally accepted professional practices.
and Family Education, and Patient Follow-up (Previous Standard: PC.1)
Care. They will also guide you in your steps to
establish mechanisms to help you provide the
PC.1.1
best quality care for your patients.
The patient management policies, procedures,
1) Physician Interaction and and protocols are available to the staff and are
Communication: To support continuity of consistently followed at each of the business’s
care between the business and referral sources, physical locations. Copies of such policies,
mechanisms for communication between procedures, and protocols shall be provided
the professional staff and a patient’s referring upon request to accreditation organizations and
physician or appropriately licensed healthcare government officials or their authorized agents.
prescriber must be maintained. (Previous Standard: PC.2 and PC.1.1)
2) Patient Rights: To establish an environment
that facilitates the delivery of effective care, the
PC.1.2
business must create an atmosphere of trust The business establishes policies and procedures
between patients and professional staff. that facilitate and enhance communication and
coordination of patient care. The business shall
3) Patient and Family Education: The also implement practices to prevent and control
success of patient care depends not only upon fraud, waste, and abuse by using procedures that
the competency of the practitioner and the articulate standards of conduct to ensure the
quality of the device, but also upon its effective organization’s compliance with applicable laws
use by the patient. and regulations.
4) Patient Follow-up Care: The Standards in (Previous Standard: PC.1.1 and PC.1.2)
this section support ongoing patient care and
reflect the criteria established by the profession. PC.1.3
They require a business to provide follow-up The business informs the patient of the expected
care, appropriate to the patient’s condition and time frame for delivery of prescribed items and/
complexity of the care, in accordance with the or services.
current valid order.
(Previous Standard: PC.2.1 and PC.1.3)
10 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.PC.2 PC.2.3
Should the business determine that it cannot If providing custom fabricated or custom fitted
or will not provide the equipment, item(s), or orthoses or prostheses, the business has access to
service(s) that are prescribed for a patient, the a facility with the equipment necessary to fulfill
business shall notify the appropriately licensed the supplier’s responsibility to provide follow-up
healthcare prescriber within five calendar days. treatment, including modification, adjustment,
(Previous Standard: PC.3.1 and PC.2) maintenance, and repair of the item(s).
(Previous Standard: FS.2.3)
PC.2.1
The business maintains the appropriate fitting PC.3
stock to effectively provide therapeutic footwear The business shall keep unaltered and
patients with the proper fit and function of documented in the patient’s record, all referrals,
footwear. ABC requires the following minimum consultations, and other communications from
levels of fitting stock: greater than 250 patients the appropriately licensed healthcare prescriber.
requiring therapeutic shoes per year, at least (Previous Standard: PC.5 and PC.3)
40 pairs; greater than 500 patients requiring
therapeutic shoes per year, at least 60 pairs;
PC.3.1
greater than 750 patients requiring therapeutic
shoes per year, at least 80 pairs; greater than All patient care is delivered in strict accordance
1,000 patients requiring therapeutic shoes per with the most recent prescription for the item(s)
year, at least 100 pairs. or service(s) provided and in accordance with
the payer requirements.
(Previous Standard: PC.1.3)
This Standard applies to all facilities providing (Previous Standard: PC.3.1)
Therapeutic Footwear
PC.3.2
PC.2.2 The business reviews the treatment plan during
The business maintains the appropriate fitting each patient visit and verifies that the chart
stock to effectively provide post-mastectomy documentation accurately reflects the most
patients with the proper fit and function of post- current written order for every patient. Patient
mastectomy products. ABC requires that each visit documentation must accurately reflect
business maintain a minimum level of fitting care, as documented in the current written
stock consisting of 10 forms and 24 bras. order. Patient non-compliance is documented,
evaluated, and corrected through the
(Previous Standard: PC.1.3)
performance management, patient education,
Standard only applies to Post Mastectomy
and physician communication processes.
(Previous Standard: PC.3.2)
©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. 11PC.3.3 PC.3.5
The business provides appropriate patient The staff member responsible for complex
follow-up care, consistent with the diagnosis rehabilitative wheelchairs and assistive
and service(s) provided. All follow-up care is technology shall coordinate services with the
documented in the patient’s clinical record. appropriately licensed healthcare prescriber
Patient’s lack of compliance with follow-up care, to conduct face-to-face evaluations of the
if applicable, is also documented in the patient’s beneficiary in an appropriate setting and include
clinical record. input from other members of the healthcare
(Previous Standard: PC.10) team.
(Previous Standard: HR.11)
PC.3.4
The staff member responsible for patient care PC.4
shall perform an in-person diagnosis-specific, The staff member responsible for patient care
functional clinical examination as related to the documents patient specific goals and expected
beneficiary’s use and need of the prescribed outcomes for the use of the item.
device [e.g., sensory function, range of motion, (Previous Standard: PC.5.2 and PC.4)
joint stability, skin condition (integrity, color,
and temperature), presence of edema and/or
PC.4.1
wounds, vascularity, pain, manual muscle testing,
functional limitations, compliance, cognitive The staff member responsible for patient care
ability, and medical history]. documents the patient’s progress in meeting the
specific goals and expected outcomes for the use
(Previous Standard: PC.1.2)
of the item.
PC.3.4.1 (New Standard)
The staff member responsible for patient care
PC.5
shall determine the appropriate orthoses/
prostheses and specifications based on The business’s policies and procedures support
beneficiary need for use of the orthoses/ the right of the patient to participate in decisions
prostheses to ensure optimum therapeutic about the scope of treatment, including the
benefits and appropriate strength, durability, and establishment of goals and expected outcomes.
function as required for the beneficiary. (Previous Standard: PC.7 and PC.7.1)
(New Standard)
PC.5.1
PC.3.4.2 The business informs patients about their rights
The staff member responsible for patient care which shall include but not be limited to: (1)
shall formulate a treatment plan that is consistent confidentiality and privacy; (2) after hours
with the prescriber’s dispensing order and consult contact and care; and (3) timely complaint
the appropriately licensed healthcare prescriber resolution.
when appropriate. (Previous Standard: PC.7.2 and OR.5)
(Previous Standard: PC.5.1)
12 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.PC.6 PC.6.4
The business provides the patient and The business provides necessary supplies
appropriate caregivers with documented (e.g., adhesives, solvents, lubricants) to attach,
instructions for the proper care and use of the maintain, and clean the items, as applicable, and
device. Documentation of patient education information about how to obtain the necessary
is recorded in the patient’s clinical record and supplies.
includes at least: 1) the purpose and function (Previous Standard: PC.9.1)
of the device; 2) the proper cleaning, care, and
use of the device; 3) disclosure of the potential
PC.6.5
risks/benefits and precautions; 4) how to report
any failures or malfunctions; and 5) when and For initial equipment and/or item(s) provided
to whom to report changes in physical condition by mail order delivery, the business’ss policies
when it relates to the device. and procedures shall require verification and
documentation in the patient’s medical record
(Previous Standard: PC.9)
that the patient and/or caregiver(s) has received
training and written instructions on the use and
PC.6.1 care of the equipment and item(s).
The business’s policies and procedures describe (Previous Standard: PC.9.3)
how it provides appropriate information related
to the set-up (including preparation of enteral/
PC.6.6
parenteral nutrients), features, routine use,
troubleshooting, cleaning, infection control The business shall ensure that the patient and/
practices, and maintenance of all equipment and or caregiver(s) can use all equipment and item(s)
item(s) provided. provided safely and effectively in the settings of
anticipated use.
(Previous Standard: PC.9.1)
(Previous Standard: PC.9.4)
PC.6.2
PC.6.7
The business provides relevant information and/
or instructions to the patient/caregiver about The business shall tailor training and instruction
infection control issues related to the use of all materials and approaches to the needs, abilities,
equipment and item(s) provided. learning preferences, and language of the patient
and/or caregiver(s).
(Previous Standard: PC.9.2)
(New Standard)
PC.6.3
PC.6.8
The business provides instructions to the
beneficiary or caregiver on how to inspect the Beneficiary and/or caregiver(s) training and
skin for pressure areas, redness, irritation, skin instructions shall be commensurate with the
breakdown, pain, or edema. risks, complexity, and manufacturer’s instructions
and/or specifications for the item(s) and
(New Standard)
service(s) provided.
(New Standard)
©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. 13PC.6.9 PC.8
In the event that the business provides The business establishes a written contingency
respiratory equipment, supplies, and/or services, plan, appropriate to the size and scope of the
it shall provide patient and caregiver training business’s activities, that describes its response to
in accordance with the current version of the emergencies and disasters affecting patient care
American Association for Respiratory Care Practice in the home setting.
Guidelines listed below: (Previous Standard: PS.6)
1) Oxygen Therapy in the Home or Extended
Care Facility; PC.8.1
2) Long Term Invasive Mechanical Ventilation The business assesses its exposure annually and
in the Home; ensures that its contingency plan addresses those
3) Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing identified exposures. Common disasters include
Apparatus (IPPB); but are not limited to: power outages and severe
weather such as hurricanes, tornados, floods,
4) Suctioning of the Patient in the Home;
fires, ice, earthquakes, wildfires, and mudslides.
5) Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
(New Standard)
devices;
6) Respiratory Assist Devices. PC.9
(Previous Standard: HR.8.1) The business provides information and telephone
number(s) for customer service, regular business
PC.6.9.1 hours, after-hours access, equipment and/or
The business shall provide respiratory services item(s) repair, and emergency coverage. This
24 hours a day, 7 days a week as needed by the plan should be based in part on the criticality of
beneficiary and/or caregiver(s). services provided to assure the continuation of
critical care throughout an emergency.
(Previous Standard: PS.7.1)
(Previous Standard: PC.7.2)
PC.7
PC.9.1
The business has documented policies that
describe how staff will respond to evidence that The business establishes a written contingency
patients may be at risk from real or perceived plan that describes its response to after-hours and
abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The policy will emergency maintenance, backup or replacement
address the process by which notification of the of DMEPOS items. This plan should be based
proper authorities is made and how the business in part in the criticality of services provided
determines when to contact the appropriate to assure the continuation of critical care
community resources. throughout an emergency.
(Previous Standard: OR.8) (Previous Standard: PS.7)
PC.9.2
The business conducts and documents drills to
determine the effectiveness and efficiency of its
plans to provide these services through a disaster
or emergency.
(New Standard)
14 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.Product Safety (PS)
The Product Safety Standards 4) Infection Control: The business must
require your organization to affirm implement a program in accordance with
the safety and appropriateness of appropriate infection control procedures that
does not allow for cross-contamination. As
the DMEPOS items and services appropriate, the business must establish a
that it provides to patients. policy for cleaning, sanitizing, function testing,
The organization is required to establish a maintaining, and preparing items or equipment
product safety program to promote the safe use for reuse or disposal.
of equipment and to minimize the safety risks,
infections, and hazards for both its staff and for Product Safety Standards (PS):
patients.
The standards require a business to have PS.1
documented policies and procedures in place The business establishes documented policies,
that address patient safety, equipment and device procedures, and protocols that address patient
failures, repairs, product recalls, and infection safety, equipment and device failures, repairs or
control. Effective product safety programs must product recalls, and infection control.
adhere to four principles:
(New Standard)
1) Product Safety: The business must be
able to document that all patient items being PS.2
dispensed are properly labeled, if applicable, and
are genuine and not counterfeit or adulterated. The business shall provide only durable medical
equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies
2) Patient Safety: The business should have a (DMEPOS) and other items that meet applicable
plan to ensure that the patient and/or caregiver Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
can use all of the equipment and the items and medical device effectiveness and safety
provided safely and effectively in the setting of standards. The supplier shall obtain from the
anticipated use. The business must have a policy manufacturer copies of the features, warranties,
for the investigation and documentation of all and instructions for each type of non-custom-
beneficiary reported incidents. If applicable, a fabricated item.
policy must address the requirements for set up,
delivery, and pick up of equipment. The business (Previous Standard: OR.3.5 and PS.1)
must have a policy documenting the education
provided to patients. PS.2.1
3) Equipment and Device Failures, Repairs, Prior to distributing, dispensing, or delivering
Recalls, and Preventative Maintenance: items to a patient, the business shall verify,
An equipment management program must authenticate, and document that the items are
be implemented which allows the business to not adulterated, counterfeit, suspected of being
identify, monitor, and communicate throughout counterfeit, and have not been obtained by fraud
the organization in the case of equipment failure, or deceit.
repair, recalls, and preventative maintenance. (Previous Standard: PS.1.1)
ABC requires that the business maintain an
equipment log, which quickly identifies which
patients are affected in the event of a recall.
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Prior to distributing, dispensing, or delivering The business shall investigate a beneficiary’s
items to a patient, the business shall verify, complaint in which the provided DMEPOS
authenticate, and document that the items are item may have contributed to an incident,
not misbranded and are appropriately labeled for injury, or infection. The investigation should
their intended distribution channels. be initiated within 24 hours after the business
(Previous Standard: PS.1.2) becomes aware of the incident, injury, or
infection resulting in a patient’s hospitalization or
PS.2.3 death. For other occurrences, the business shall
investigate within 72 hours after being made
As part of its efforts to document the authenticity
aware of the incident or injury. The business
of items purchased for use in providing
shall provide written notification within 14
patient care, the business shall obtain from the
calendar days to the beneficiary of the results of
manufacturer copies of the features, warranties,
its investigation and response. The investigation
and instructions for each type of non-custom-
includes all necessary information, pertinent
fabricated item, equipment, and/or service (e.g.,
conclusions, and whether changes in protocols
a product master file, conformance to FDA
or processes are needed. The business should
requirements).
consider possible links between the item(s) and
(Previous Standard: PS.1.3 and OR.3.6) service(s) furnished and the adverse event.
PS.3 (Previous Standard: PS.5, PC.6.3, and PM.3)
The business shall implement an equipment and
item management program that promotes the
PS.6
safe use of equipment and items and minimizes The business shall implement and maintain
safety risks, infections, and hazards both for its a plan to ensure that the patient and/or
staff and for beneficiaries. caregiver(s) can use all equipment and item(s)
(Previous Standard: PS.2) provided safely and effectively in the settings of
anticipated use.
PS.3.1 (Previous Standard: PS.4)
The equipment management program requires
a complete inventory and the appropriate PS.6.1
maintenance of analytical, measuring, and other The business shall determine the specific physical
equipment used in the provision of patient care. requirements of each type of item or equipment
(Previous Standard: FS.6 and PS.2.1) it provides and develop a mechanism to
efficiently and consistently record the applicable
PS.4 physical features of the environment in which
The business shall implement and maintain that equipment is to be used.
a plan for identifying, monitoring, and (Previous Standard: PS.4)
communicating throughout the organization, as
appropriate, equipment and item failure, repair,
recalls, and preventive maintenance.
(Previous Standard: PS.3 and PM.3)
16 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.PS.6.1.1 PS.9
The business shall have policies and procedures The business shall deliver and set up, or
to deal with inconsistencies between the coordinate set-up with another accredited
observed physical environment and the physical business, all equipment and supplies in a timely
requirements of the prescribed item(s). manner as agreed upon by the beneficiary/
(Previous Standard: PS.4) caregiver, business, and appropriately licensed
healthcare prescriber.
PS.7 (Previous Standard: PC.5)
When providing equipment to beneficiaries, the
business shall ensure that it provides essential PS.9.1
contact information and options for rental or As appropriate, the business establishes policies
purchase of the equipment, as applicable. and procedures that address and provide for
(Previous Standard: PC.11) the documentation of requirements for set up,
delivery, and pick up of equipment.
PS.8 (Previous Standard: PC.5.3)
As appropriate, the storage of equipment and
supplies available for patient use is in accordance PS.9.2
with appropriate infection control procedures Prior to final delivery, the business documents
and does not allow for cross-contamination. that the product(s) meet(s) the specifications of
(Previous Standard: PC.5.1) the current prescription, assesses the equipment
and supplies for structural safety, and ensures
that manufacturer guidelines are followed.
PS.8.1
(Previous Standard: PC.6.2 and PC.5.3.3)
As appropriate, the business shall establish
a mechanism to segregate clean and dirty
equipment. The business shall establish and PS.9.3
consistently use a mechanism to assure the The Rehab Technology Supplier implements
proper handling of equipment, both new and procedures for assembly and set up of
used, regardless of how or where those items equipment as well as a process to verify that
come into the business’s possession. Further, the the final product meets the specifications of the
business shall document each item or piece of original product recommendation approved by
equipment’s progress through the system. the appropriately licensed healthcare prescriber.
(Previous Standard: PC.5.3.4) (New Standard)
PS.8.2 PS.9.4
Equipment and supplies are maintained in a If beneficiaries are evaluated in the supplier’s
state of patient-readiness in accordance with facility, the supplier shall maintain an appropriate
manufacturer’s guidelines. area and the equipment necessary for assembly,
(Previous Standard: PC.5.4.3) modification, adjustment, and repair of the items
in the facility or in close proximity and easily
accessible.
(New Standard)
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The Rehab Technology Supplier provides the The business establishes policies and procedures
beneficiary with appropriate equipment for trial that provide for the cleaning, disinfection, and/or
and simulation, when necessary. proper disposal of returned items or equipment.
(New Standard) (Previous Standard: PC.5.4.1)
PS.10 PS.12
The business tracks and documents the status/ The business implements and maintains a plan
condition of all equipment and supplies provided for identifying, monitoring, and reporting (where
to patients. The business must know at all times indicated) repair and preventive maintenance for
the condition and location of all equipment. equipment and supplies provided to patients in
Thus, the status report must accurately reflect accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
critical information including, but not limited to, (Previous Standard: PC.5.4.2)
contact and emergency contact information for
all persons to whom equipment or items have
PS.12.1
been sold or rented in the event that a recall or
other similar event were to occur. The tracking The business implements and maintains a
process and status report should track the process for the documentation of the repair
manufacturer’s model and serial number. and preventive maintenance of equipment and
supplies prior to placement into patient-ready
(Previous Standard: PC.5.2)
status.
PS.11 (Previous Standard: PC.5.4.3)
As appropriate, the business’s policies and
PS.13
procedures establish a mechanism to minimize
cross-contamination during the delivery and The business shall provide or arrange for loaner
pickup process. equipment similar to the original equipment
during any repair period.
(Previous Standard: PC.5.3 and PC.5.3.5)
(Previous Standard: PC.6)
PS.11.1
PS.13.1
As appropriate, the business’s policies and
procedures establish a process for cleaning, The business shall provide all items that are
sanitizing, function testing, maintaining, and necessary to operate the equipment or item(s)
preparing items or equipment for reuse. The area and perform any further adjustments as
in which the equipment is stored in a patient- applicable.
ready status is clearly identified as clean. (Previous Standard: PC.6.1)
(Previous Standard: PC.5.1, PC.5.3.4, and PC.5.4)
18 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.Patient Records (PR)
The Patient Records Standards Patient Records Standards (PR):
contain specific requirements on
PR.1
the centralization, accessibility, and
protection of patient records, as The business establishes documented policies,
procedures, and protocols that address the
well as keeping Protected Health creation and maintenance of patient records.
Information (PHI) secure and
(Previous Standard: PC.6.1)
confidential.
Federal HIPAA regulations apply to all PR.2
facilities providing DMEPOS services. The business maintains a secure patient
The business should establish documented record system that permits prompt retrieval of
policies and procedures that address the creation information.
and maintenance of patient records. An effective
patient records program must adhere to three (Previous Standard: PC.6 and PR.1)
principles:
PR.2.1
1) Secure and Confidential Patient
Records: The business must maintain a secure Federal, state, local, and applicable third party
patient record system that allows prompt payer required documentation regarding the
retrieval. Except as required by law, patient patient is recorded in the patient’s clinical record.
records should be treated in a strictly confidential (Previous Standard: PC.6.1.1 and PR.4)
manner.
2) Back-up Patient Records: The business is PR.3
required to take appropriate measures to back- Patient records are reasonably protected from
up patient data. all risks and appropriate measures are taken to
3) Uniform Documentation: Each patient maintain backups of patient data.
record should consistently include a patient (Previous Standard: PC.6.5 and PR.2)
evaluation/assessment with diagnosis, pre-
treatment photographic documentation (if PR.4
applicable), patient education, the referring
Except as required by law, any record that
physician or appropriately licensed healthcare
contains clinical, technical, social, financial, or
prescriber’s prescription, and the treatment plan.
other data on a particular patient is treated in a
strictly confidential manner.
(Previous Standard: PC.6.4 and PR.3)
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Financial, third party payer, and other non- Documentation includes the beneficiary’s
clinical information regarding a patient is need for and use of the orthoses/prostheses
maintained according to generally accepted (e.g., comprehensive history, pertinent medical
business and accounting principles. history, allergies to materials, skin condition,
(Previous Standard: PC.6.1.1 and PR.4) diagnosis, previous use of orthoses/prostheses,
results of diagnostic evaluations, and beneficiary
expectations).
PR.6
(New Standard)
Documentation verifies that policies and
procedures establish the content of patient
records including but not limited to: (1) written PR.6.2
or pictorial, and oral instructions related to the The Rehab Technology Supplier shall maintain,
use, maintenance, cleaning, infection control in the beneficiary’s record, all of the information
practices for, and potential hazards of equipment obtained during the assessment.
and/or item(s); (2) verification that the (New Standard)
equipment, item(s), and service(s) were received;
(3) the make and model number of any non-
PR.7
custom equipment and/or item(s) provided.
Technical records relevant to equipment and
(Previous Standard: PR.5)
other items are maintained and include a
detailed description of the equipment or item(s)
PR.6.1 provided.
Uniform documentation includes but is not (Previous Standard: PC.6.2.1 and PR.6)
limited to: (1) patient evaluation/assessment,
which contains diagnosis, prescription or valid
PR.7.1
order, relevant patient history, and medical
necessity; (2) pre-treatment photographic The business shall verify that seating, positioning,
documentation as appropriate for the item; and specialty assistive technology have been
(3) patient education; and (4) the name evaluated and documented in the beneficiary’s
of the attending clinician, their findings, record.
recommendations, and treatment plan for a (New Standard)
specific course of care and management as well
as the appropriate follow-up schedule.
(Previous Standard: PC.5.1)
20 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.Performance
Management and
Improvement (PM)
The Performance Management want to be in the future. When you look at
Standards allow an organization to data collected over a period of time—monthly,
track the strengths and weaknesses quarterly, or annually, depending on your
facility’s size—you are better able to see trends
of the business and patient care
and identify organizational changes that need to
operations. be made. A performance management system
Any business providing patient care should have can help you focus on long-term vision instead of
a program in place to monitor, evaluate, and a short-term crisis.
improve the quality of patient care.
Effective performance management programs Performance Management and
require the following: Improvement Standards (PM):
1) Organizational Support: Organizational
management must dedicate adequate resources
PM.1
to create and administer a Performance There is a written program to monitor and
Management and Improvement program. evaluate the quality and appropriateness of
Clinical, administrative, and managerial staff patient care, pursue opportunities to improve
should be motivated and competent to fulfill services, and resolve identified problems.
their responsibilities. This performance management program is
administered by the governing body and
2) Data Collection: Facilities must also identify
is evidenced by documenting, requiring,
and measure the factors that affect the quality
supporting, and participating in the operation of
of patient care. While standards PM.2 – PM.7
the program.
specify key indicators to measure, you may
determine additional areas to track. Determining (Previous Standard: PM.1 and PM.1.2)
performance guidelines and goals help you
decide what data elements are most important PM.1.1
and relevant to your patients and your business. The business shall seek input from employees,
Questions to consider: How will you know when patients, and referral sources when assessing the
you are performing well? How will you know quality of its operations and services.
if you need to make changes? The answers can
(New Standard)
help you decide what information to track. A
Patient Satisfaction Survey is a powerful tool for
performance feedback. PM.2
3) Data Analysis: After collecting information, The performance management program includes
the next step involves making sense of the raw the establishment and implementation of a
data. Since you used guidelines and goals to patient satisfaction survey.
decide what to track in your data collection, (Previous Standard: PC.8)
you can use those same guidelines and goals
to compare where you are now to where you
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Results of the patient satisfaction surveys are The business collects and measures data to
documented and evaluated as part of the monitor any adverse events to beneficiaries due
business’s performance management program. to inadequate or malfunctioning equipment,
(Previous Standard: PC.8.2) items, or services once the business becomes
aware of such adverse events (e.g., injuries,
accidents, signs and symptoms of infection,
PM.3
hospitalizations).
The business collects, monitors, and measures
(Previous Standard: PM.2.5 and PM.3)
beneficiary satisfaction with and complaints
about product(s) and service(s).
PM.8
(Previous Standard: PC.8.1 and PM.2.1)
The business collects and evaluates data
that allows it to identify and monitor trends
PM.4
associated with the quality of care for its patients.
The business collects, monitors, and measures These trends can be either adverse or beneficial
the timeliness of response to beneficiary to overall patient care.
questions, problems, and concerns.
(Previous Standard: PM.4)
(Previous Standard: PM.2.2)
PM.9
PM.5
When an opportunity to improve the quality
The business collects, monitors, and measures of care is identified, action is taken to improve
the impact of the supplier’s business practices on the care. The effectiveness of the action taken is
the adequacy of beneficiary access to equipment, assessed through continued monitoring of care.
items, services, and information. The recommendations, actions, and conclusions
(Previous Standard: PM.2.3) are documented.
(Previous Standard: PM.5)
PM.6
The business collects and measures data to PM.10
evaluate the frequency of billing and coding At least annually, the business reviews and
errors. documents the review of its performance
(Previous Standard: PM.2.4) management program. Any adjustments to the
performance management processes will be
documented.
(Previous Standard: PM.1.1.1 and PM.6)
22 ©2013 American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.Facility Safety and
Management (FS)
ABC’s Facility Safety and 3) Environmental Safety: Facilities should
Management Standards address implement policies and procedures that minimize
three critical categories: facility patient and staff exposure to environmental risks.
The standards require adoption of appropriate
safety, safety management, and
infection control procedures, including the use of
environmental safety. universal precautions and other requirements of
the OSHA blood borne pathogens regulations.
1) Facility Safety: The standards require a In addition, facilities are required to administer
facility that appropriately accommodates patients
an equipment management program that
and provides for office space to adequately fulfill
is designed to assure proper performance
its patient care and business activities. Further,
supported by appropriate preventive
the standards require that the facility comply
maintenance programs.
with all appropriate health, fire, and occupancy
codes, including appropriate requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Facility Safety and Management
Standards (FS):
2) Safety Management: Safety management
requires that accredited facilities implement FS.1
processes designed to maintain and improve the
The business administers a written safety
quality of the patient care environment. Facilities
management program that is designed to provide
are expected to establish a safety management
a physical environment free of hazards and to
program commensurate with the scope and
manage staff activities to reduce the risk of injury.
complexity of the items and services provided
At least annually, safety inspections of the facility
in order to assure a continued safe facility and
and the organization’s operations are conducted
environment.
and the results evaluated. The program includes
The standards also require that a Safety
information concerning specific procedures to
Officer be appointed to oversee the program,
be followed by personnel and provisions for the
carry out inspections, and perform an evaluation
management of patients.
of those inspections. In addition, the facility must
develop specific plans to respond to emergencies (Previous Standard: FS.1, FS.3, FS.3.4.2)
and fires. Personnel must be trained to carry
out duties and responsibilities specified in the
contingency plans. Finally, the facility must have
a plan to facilitate the continuation of patient
care services in the event of a disaster (including
power outages and technical malfunctions)
affecting the facility, the region, or a larger area.
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