THE
SURVEYOR
I SPRING 2014
ACHC ANNOUNCES PHARMACY
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
[
PHARMACY ]
STERILE AND NON-STERILE COMPOUNDING
In January 2014, ACHC announced new options for pharmacies that
perform sterile and/or non-sterile compounding. Pharmacies that
want to demonstrate their commitment to dispensing high quality
compounded medications now have the option to obtain sterile and/or
non-sterile certification through ACHC.
These new programs focus on the quality and consistency of a
pharmacy’s processes for compounding medications. As a result, the
certification programs place a very strong emphasis on compliance
with United States Pharmacopeial (USP) standards for sterile
(USP<797>) and non-sterile (USP<795>) compounding. In addition, the
certification programs require organizations to demonstrate their
continued compliance with standards via an annual, off-site review of key
compliance indicators by ACHC.
These programs are designed to meet the needs of pharmacies that
may not require a full review of their business practices, but that still
want to demonstrate their compliance with national quality standards
with respect to their compounding processes. In addition, accredited
organizations that also want to participate in the annual review process
may seek both accreditation and certification through ACHC.
WELCOME JOE
CABALEIRO
Joe Cabaleiro, RPh, joined ACHC as the
new Associate Director of Pharmacy. As
a licensed Pharmacist with more than 30
years of industry experience, Joe will help
ACHC better serve pharmacy providers
with a greater sensitivity to the dynamics
of the market. Most recently serving as
the Executive Director at the Pharmacy
Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB),
Joe brings a wealth of knowledge about
the compounding and pharmacy industry.
He has owned his own compounding
pharmacy, worked as a consultant in the
infusion industry, worked as Surveyor at
The Joint Commission, and published many
articles on compounding throughout his
career. ACHC is thrilled to have Joe as a
member of the staff, and we look forward
to continuing to work on creating a strong
program for pharmacy providers.
I am excited to be joining
ACHC, which has a significant
and well-respected presence
in the pharmacy market. In
particular, with respect to
compounding, ACHC’s approach
is indicative of its visionary
status as an industry leader. I
look forward to being a part of
an organization that appreciates
the role accreditation can play
in ensuring patient safety, and
takes bold and meaningful
steps to ensure access to its
programs.”
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