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DME Consult, LLC is a full-service consulting organization that provides accreditation preparation services for Home Medical Equipment (HME) and home health organizations seeking accreditation by ACHC, CHAP, HQAA, Joint Commission or AASM for sleep focused entities. Our consultants are also experienced in compliance with applicable regulations.

Susean Nichols has been involved in healthcare for more than 30 years, with expertise in acute care, home care, and the sales/delivery of respiratory products and services. Her clientele includes home care companies, physician groups, hospitals, pharmacies, outpatient clinics, and managed care organizations.

Susean has developed policies, procedures, and training programs for clients seeking both mandatory and elective licenses, certifications, and accreditations. Her guidance and collaboration has resulted in improved operations, successful achievement of accreditation and accomplishments for many of her clients. Currently Susean also surveys with an accreditation organization.

As a trainer, speaker, author, and consultant specializing in healthcare operations, Susean is a frequent guest lecturer at colleges, technical schools, and other programs. She is actively involved with volunteer organizations in establishing educational programs in her community.

Contact her at susean@dmeconsultllc.com

Steve DeGenaro has been a Registered Respiratory Therapist for over thirty years and has worked in the home medical equipment field for that long as well.

Steve’s background includes clinical respiratory therapy, working as a clinical manager, owning a DME, and a long career inspecting DME organizations and pharmacies for national accrediting agencies and state licensure.

Steve’s consulting background includes:

Helping organizations set up clinical programs, including ventilation and PAP programs.
Compliance and compliance training
Overseeing and chairing quality improvement committees
Writing policy & procedure
Due diligence consulting
Expert witness testimony and consulting
Mock surveys
Assisting with all aspects of accreditation
State licensure expertise

Steve lives in Ohio, and has the distinction of having visited and worked in every single state! He enjoys travel and especially enjoys working with new people to help grow their businesses.

Contact him at steve@dmeconsultllc.com