Harold Davis

Director of Survey ServicesHealthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA)

Harold has been a Respiratory Therapist for 40 years. He was the Executive Vice President of Clinical and Compliance services for a large regional company, overseeing all areas of Compliance for 54 locations. After the company's sale in 2000, he was contracted with VGM as their Respiratory Specialist. He also was a consultant for business development and accreditation preparedness for HME companies and Sleep Laboratories nationwide. He joined HQAA in 2008 as a Contracted Field Surveyor. In December 2022, he was named the Director of Survey Services for HQAA. He provides oversight of all surveyors and has helped develop educational resources for surveyors, internal staff, and those accredited and those seeking accreditation from HQAA. He and his wife own Sleep Centers of Arkansas in Searcy, AR.

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)