Smiths Medical MD, Inc. completes accreditation with ACHC

Smiths Medical, MD, Inc., St Paul, Minnesota, USA, proudly announces its award of accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) for medical supply services.

Smiths Medical is a supplier of specialized medical devices to global markets. The Medication Delivery (MD) division focuses on vascular access, ambulatory and acute care infusion pumps, insulin technology systems and pain management. Smiths Medical customers include consumers, hospitals and other healthcare providers worldwide.

ACHC, a private, not-for-profit corporation which is certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards, was developed by home care and community-based providers to help companies improve business operations and quality of patient care. Referring to the value of accreditation, ACHC President Tom Cesar indicated, “The survey process leads an organization to examine its policies and practices continually to clarify its strengths and improve its weaknesses.”

Accreditation is a voluntary activity where healthcare organizations submit to peer review of their internal policies, processes and patient care delivery against national standards. By attaining accreditation, Smiths Medical MD, Inc., has demonstrated its commitment to maintain a higher level of competency and strive for excellence in its products, services and customer satisfaction.

Media Contact:
Amy Carroll, Marketing Communications
Tel: +1-651-628-7374
amy.carroll@smiths-medical.com