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Powhatan,
Va.—November 1, 2006—Powhatan Pharmacy, a durable home medical
equipment company, has achieved the Award of Accreditation from
the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation, based in
Waterloo, Iowa. This award is achieved only when home medical
equipment companies demonstrate a high level of quality
practices in their business operations and patient care
techniques. Powhatan Pharmacy, Powhatan, Va., earned the
three-year accreditation after completing a comprehensive
application that focuses on patient care, financial stability,
and a commitment to quality operational practices and
procedures. Accreditation by the Healthcare Quality Association
on Accreditation assures Medicare and other payers that the
highest levels of quality are practiced within all areas of the
company.
“We sought accreditation by the Healthcare Quality Association
on Accreditation to demonstrate that our company is committed to
providing excellent patient care and safety in a financially
solvent environment,” says Jim Gregg, Owner of Powhatan Pharmacy. “This
award also reinforces that our commitment to quality is
ongoing.”
Founded in 2005, the Healthcare Quality Association on
Accreditation seeks to continuously set standards of the highest
quality on behalf of the durable medical equipment industry and
business owners. Its interactive, Web-based design is
specifically aimed at the durable medical equipment industry,
providing a targeted approach to accreditation and quality
improvement.
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