Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap

Director of AccreditationCommunity Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)

Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap, LRTR, MBA, NHA, HCS-C, CHPC, CHC, CCEP, is a healthcare professional with more than 30 years of clinical, operational, quality assurance, regulatory, compliance, risk management and consulting experience. Shannon currently serves as a Director of Accreditation for CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner). In her role, Shannon assists community-based providers in the DMEPOS, home health, hospice, home care, infusion and pharmacy industries through the accreditation/certification process. She earned both her RT and MS degrees from the University of Charleston in Charleston, WV. Shannon holds 4 compliance certifications including, Certified Home Care Specialist (HCS-C) from the AHCC; and Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), Health Care Compliance (CHC), and Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) from the HCCA.

Wed Mar 04•11:15 AM – 12:45 PM•122 A-C

AU08: Panel Discussion with DMEPOS Industry Accrediting Organization on Anticipated Changes

With the final rule to be released early November, there are many changes for the DMEPOS industry. The Accreditation section of the rule includes many…With the final rule to be released early November, there are many changes for the DMEPOS industry. The Accreditation section of the rule includes many changes to the accreditation process that will impact suppliers. This session is intended to discus…With the final rule to be released early November, there are many changes for the DMEPOS industry. The Accreditation section of the rule includes many changes to the accreditation process that will impact suppliers. This session is intended to discuss what those changes are, how they will be implemented and the potential impact to you as a supplier. Learning Objectives: Understand the changes to the accreditation process as spelled out in the final rule. Potential impact to suppliers; # of locations that will require a survey, unannounced surveys and when a new survey may be required. How the accrediting organizations will implement the required changes. What you can do to be prepared with the implementation of the changes.Show MoreClick the title to see all details

Panel (3 or more speakers; 90 min)Audits and Compliance

Shannon Dorsey-DunlapDirector of Accreditation, Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)

Sandra CanallyPresident/CEO, The Compliance Team

Deborah PanzaAssociate Program Director, BS, RRT, RPSGT, Accreditation Commission for Healthcare

Harold DavisDirector of Survey Services, Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)