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Thank you for choosing ABC’s Central
Fabrication Accreditation program. To
help ensure that you are ready for the
accreditation process, ABC has created the
following checklist. We recommend that you
review these items in order to be prepared for the
application and onsite survey process.
This checklist does not replace the need to
have a thorough understanding of the Central Fabrication Accreditation Standards.
Before you apply, make sure your business:
is located within the United States, one of its
territories or possessions
is a formally organized and legally established
business that provides onsite custom
fabrication of orthotic, prosthetic and/or
pedorthic items/devices for external patient
care providers
is licensed according to applicable state and
federal laws and regulations, and maintains
all current legal authorization, permits and
zoning requirements to operate
has a physical location and operates in an
appropriate central fabrication setting
has a full time employee onsite who maintains
a nationally recognized certification as an
orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, technician or
assistant in the discipline(s) of the services the
business provides
has no individual with ownership interest on
the Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion
list
has met the Central Fabrication Accreditation
Standards
has a minimum of 10 customer records
has designated at least one individual to be in
charge of accreditation and compliance and
that you have also assigned a back up contact
is compliant with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), Occupational
Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations, Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Privacy
and Security Rules and US Department of
Labor Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
is able to disclose the full listing of ownership
(any individuals or parties holding more than
5% of controlling interest) or provide the list
of your board of directors or trustees