Accreditation

MRC Grants Accreditation For Nielsen TAM Service In Mexico

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Marketing, Market research, Audience measurement, Terminology, Accreditation, Mass media, Media Rating Council, Business, Nielsen, Brazilian Institute of Public Opinion and Statistics, TAM

MEXICO CITY, March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen announced today that it has been granted accreditation by the Media Rating Council (MRC) for its Television Audience Measurement (TAM) service in 28 cities, offered in Mexico through its joint venture Nielsen IBOPE.

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  • MEXICO CITY, March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen announced today that it has been granted accreditation by the Media Rating Council (MRC) for its Television Audience Measurement (TAM) service in 28 cities, offered in Mexico through its joint venture Nielsen IBOPE.
  • This is the first MRC accreditation granted to a TAM service outside of the U.S. and the first international market for Nielsen Global Media.
  • "We congratulate Nielsen for meeting the rigorous requirements necessary to achieve MRC's accreditation for its Television Audience Measurement service in 28 cities in Mexico," said MRC Executive Director and CEO George W. Ivie.
  • "Nielsen has strongly evidenced its commitment to continuous improvement of the service throughout our accreditation process, and we look forward to continuing our work together as Nielsen strives to meet the needs of the industry in Mexico."

Palo Alto Health Sciences Obtains DMEPOS Accreditation BY HQAA

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Friday, March 8, 2019
Quality assurance, Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation, Home medical equipment, Palo Alto, California, Geography of California, Accreditation, California, States of the United States

KIRKLAND, Wash., March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc. (PAHS), a privately held digital therapeutic company revolutionizing behavioral healthcare with Freespira, an evidence-based, non-invasive, drug-free solution to treat the symptoms of panic and PTSD, announced that it has received full accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA) as a durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) provider.

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  • KIRKLAND, Wash., March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc. (PAHS), a privately held digital therapeutic company revolutionizing behavioral healthcare with Freespira, an evidence-based, non-invasive, drug-free solution to treat the symptoms of panic and PTSD, announced that it has received full accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA) as a durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) provider.
  • This CMS-specified accreditation is given to companies that exhibit the highest standards of patient-centric business operations while demonstrating quality and ethical practices.
  • "Achieving HQAA accreditation is a major accomplishment for Home Medical Equipment and DME providers.
  • About Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc.
    Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc. is a privately held digital therapeutic company revolutionizing behavioral healthcare with evidence-based, non-invasive, drug-free solutions to treat mental health conditions.

RagingWire Achieves ISO 27001 Certification for Best Practices in Information Security Management Systems

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Technology, Data management, Internet, Networks, Telecommunications, Security, Quality assurance, Accreditation, ISO/IEC 27001, ANAB, United Kingdom Accreditation Service, Evaluation, Standards, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, Computing, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

ISO 27001 is an international standard outlining best practices for an information security management system (ISMS), which is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical, and technical controls involved in an organizations information risk management processes.

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  • ISO 27001 is an international standard outlining best practices for an information security management system (ISMS), which is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical, and technical controls involved in an organizations information risk management processes.
  • RagingWire is committed to excellence in every facet of our operations across all of our data centers, said RagingWire President and CEO Doug Adams.
  • Our ISO 27001 certification and our many other compliances and certifications are testament to that commitment and highly valued by our customers.
  • To earn ISO 27001 certification, RagingWire completed a thorough audit certified by Schellman & Company, a certification body for management systems accredited through the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Q-Card Lab Receives AMEX Accreditation for AEIPS and Expresspay

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Economy, Money, Finance, Payment systems, Accreditation, Quality assurance, American Express

SUNBURY, Pa., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Q-Card Company is pleased to announce that its laboratory has achieved AMEX Enabled accreditation* for AEIPS and Expresspay functional certification testing.

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  • SUNBURY, Pa., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Q-Card Company is pleased to announce that its laboratory has achieved AMEX Enabled accreditation* for AEIPS and Expresspay functional certification testing.
  • The scope of accreditation includes functional testing of contact, contactless and dual interface card products as well as performance testing.
  • Q-Card is the first lab in the Americas to attain this accreditation.
  • AMEX Enabled accreditation identifies third-party products or services that meet American Express requirements.

Soleo Health Earns Accreditation from The Joint Commission and URAC

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Monday, February 25, 2019
Practice Management, Health, Cardiology, Hospitals, Medical devices, Pharmaceutical, Other Health, Medical Supplies, Managed care, Health insurance in the United States, Health, Quality assurance, URAC, Joint Commission, Pharmacy, Health care quality, Accreditation, Specialty drugs

Soleo Health , an innovative national provider of complex specialty pharmacy and infusion services administered in the home and alternate sites of care, announced today the Company recently earned two accreditations: Home Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission and Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC .

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  • Soleo Health , an innovative national provider of complex specialty pharmacy and infusion services administered in the home and alternate sites of care, announced today the Company recently earned two accreditations: Home Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission and Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC .
  • Soleo Health also was awarded Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC, an independent nonprofit organization promoting healthcare quality through leadership, accreditation, measurement and innovation.
  • Earning accreditation from The Joint Commission and URAC -- two premier health care quality improvement and accrediting bodies in the nation -- is sheer evidence of our mission and commitment to providing the highest quality of care, noted Soleo Health Chief Executive Officer Drew Walk.
  • Soleo Health operates 20 locations through the U.S. with pharmacy licensure in 50 states, and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

ANSI/ANAB Accredits NSF Certification LLC to Certify Foreign Food Supplies under U.S. FDA-FSMA Program

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Friday, February 22, 2019
Evaluation, Standards, Articles, Quality assurance, Product certification, Quality, ANAB, American National Standards Institute, Accreditation, Professional certification, Control system security, Accredited Crane Operator Certification

Its certification programs cover food, food equipment, organic products, dietary supplements, bottled water, and many other products.

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  • Its certification programs cover food, food equipment, organic products, dietary supplements, bottled water, and many other products.
  • ANSI accredited NSF Certification, LLC, to conduct food safety certification for the following programs: a) 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter A Part 1, Subpart M - Third-Party Accreditation (TPA) Final Rule; and(b) Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals.
  • Through its product certification accreditation program, ANSI/ANAB currently accredits 34 certification bodies that operate under a number of certification schemes dedicated to assure food safety, in accordance withISO/IEC 17065, General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems.
  • Twenty-six states have adopted food-protection manager certification requirements, which ANSI/ANAB accredits under the Conference for Food Protection's Standard for Accreditation of Protection Manager Certification Programs.

Nexus Achieves National Re-Accreditation through Council on Accreditation

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Quality assurance, Accreditation

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Nexus, a national nonprofit 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA) for the sixth consecutive time.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Nexus, a national nonprofit 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA) for the sixth consecutive time.
  • Accreditation lasts for four years; at the end of an organization's fourth year as an accredited body, it can undergo the process for re-accreditation.
  • To achieve COA accreditation, Nexus first provided written evidence of compliance with the COA standards.
  • Based on their findings, COA's Accreditation Commission voted that Nexus had successfully met the criteria for accreditation.

ANSI/ANAB Accredits SGS North America to Certify Foreign Food Supplies under U.S. FDA-FSMA Program

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Product certification, Quality assurance, SGS S.A., Accreditation, Articles, Food safety, SGS, ANAB, Standards, Economy, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

A leading provider of inspection, testing, verification, and certification services, SGS North America, Inc ., headquartered in Rutherford, New Jersey, is a member company of the multinational SGS Group .

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  • A leading provider of inspection, testing, verification, and certification services, SGS North America, Inc ., headquartered in Rutherford, New Jersey, is a member company of the multinational SGS Group .
  • The goal is to create a food safety system that supports the prevention of contaminationrather than reacting to contagions that have already occurred.
  • "We are pleased to announce that accreditation has been granted to SGS North America to certify foreign food suppliers under the FDA's Accredited Third-Party Certification Program of the FSMA, ensuring that food safety practices meet essential requirements throughout the supply chain," said Lane Hallenbeck, executive director of ANAB.
  • "We're looking forward to additional opportunities to accredit CBs working in the critically important areas of food safety and sustainability."

Foley & Lardner Attorneys Become CHQI Recognized Consultants Under its Telemedicine Accreditation Program

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Health informatics, Articles, Health, Videotelephony, Telemedicine, American Telemedicine Association, Telehealth, eHealth, Accreditation

The CHQI Recognized Consultant Program trains third-parties to assist organizations, such as telemedicine and digital health companies, interested in pursuing CHQI accreditation.

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  • The CHQI Recognized Consultant Program trains third-parties to assist organizations, such as telemedicine and digital health companies, interested in pursuing CHQI accreditation.
  • CHQI is an independent health care accrediting body that offers the only telemedicine or telehealth accreditation program backed by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).
  • We are pleased to have been designated as CHQI Recognized Consultants and look forward to helping our clients achieve CHQI Telemedicine Accreditation."
  • She was integral in developing the accreditation process as CHQI was drafting and beta testing the Telemedicine Accreditation Program Standards and Guide.

A2LA Launches New ISO 20387 Biobank Accreditation Program

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Biobank, Accreditation

FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A2LA is proud to announce the launch of its new Biobank Accreditation Program.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A2LA is proud to announce the launch of its new Biobank Accreditation Program.
  • This third-party accreditation offers an independent review of an organization's compliance to ISO 20387 - Technical and Quality Requirements for the operation of various types of biobanks/biorepositories for the desired scope of accreditation.
  • We are excited to be able to offer our ISO 20387 accreditation program to support these biobanking facilities.
  • If an organization is interested in becoming accredited to ISO 20387 with A2LA, the first step is to purchase a copy of the ISO 20387 standard , which was developed by leading experts in the biobanking industry.