The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy^®(NABP^®) announced today that Patient Care Infusion dba Arizona Home Care received accreditation through the Association’s durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) accreditation program. Pharmacies accredited through the NABP DMEPOS program are doing their part to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries receive the appropriate products, services, and patient care associated with DMEPOS products and will position themselves for participation in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) competitive bidding process. “As a pharmacy owner, choosing NABP to accredit our organization was the correct move,” says Ridge Smidt, RPh, of Arizona Home Care. “The process is focused on quality patient care as well as Medicare’s Part B requirements . . . nothing more. You add up the great customer service, no-nonsense approach and straight-forward pricing and there is no better value being offered for accreditation.” In November 2006, CMS named NABP a deemed accrediting organization for pharmacies that supply DMEPOS products. The Association’s DMEPOS accreditation program is the best suited for understanding the needs of pharmacies that provide a limited line of durable medical equipment while falling in line with the Association’s mission to protect the public health. “NABP has more than 100 years experience in pharmacy regulation and therefore understands the complexities of pharmacy practice and regulation and invites pharmacies seeking DMEPOS accreditation to apply to the NABP impartial and independent accreditation program,” states NABP President Oren M. Peacock, Jr, RPh. “NABP provides pharmacies with a cost-effective and straight forward accreditation process that meets CMS requirements and is the only pharmacy-specific organization approved for DMEPOS accreditation.” Servicing Maricopa County, Arizona Home Care’s mission is “to make a vital difference in the community by improving the quality of people’s lives.” Patients are treated with consideration and respect as Arizona Home Care’s compassionate staff helps them remain safe and independent at home.

For more information about NABP or its DMEPOS accreditation program, please visit the NABP Web site and www.nabp.net. Or for more information on Arizona Home Care, visit www.azhomecare.com.

Renee Renganathan