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Deborah Panza

Deborah Panza

Associate Program Director, BS, RRT, RPSGTAccreditation Commission for Healthcare

Credentials:  BS Neurodiagnistic-Sleep Science, AAS Respiratory Care Technology and Registerd Respiratory Therapist and Registered Sleep Technologist.

Joined ACHC in 2025 as the Associate Program Director of DMEPOS, Sleep, & Mobile Dentistry programs.

Prior to joining ACHC, worked more than two decades as clinician and leader in fields of Respiratory Therapy, Sleep, and DMEPOS

Wed Mar 0411:15 AM – 12:45 PM122 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)Session TypeAudits and ComplianceSession Track
Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap
Sandra Canally
Deborah Panza
Harold Davis
Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap
Shannon Dorsey-DunlapDirector of Accreditation, Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Sandra Canally
Sandra CanallyPresident/CEO, The Compliance Team
Deborah Panza
Deborah PanzaAssociate Program Director, BS, RRT, RPSGT, Accreditation Commission for Healthcare
Harold Davis
Harold DavisDirector of Survey Services, Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
Shannon Dorsey-Dunlap
Shannon Dorsey-DunlapDirector of Accreditation, Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Sandra Canally
Sandra CanallyPresident/CEO, The Compliance Team
Deborah Panza
Deborah PanzaAssociate Program Director, BS, RRT, RPSGT, Accreditation Commission for Healthcare
Harold Davis
Harold DavisDirector of Survey Services, Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Session Handouts:Handout Link