Board of Certification/Accreditation

BOC's Board of Directors convened in Chicago, IL for our Fall Board Meeting! We were pleased to present Board Member Rick Todd, COF, with the plaques for achieving the BOC Five Star Customer Service Distinction at both of his business locations. 🏆 We also enjoyed an early birthday celebration for Board Member DR. ABEL GUEVARA III, DHA, MHIM, FACHDM, RHIA, mMBA, CPhT-Adv, CDME, during a delightful group dinner. 🎉 It was wonderful to connect in person, and we truly appreciate the hard work and dedication our Board members bring to BOC's success! #BOC #BoardMeeting #DMEPOS #accreditation #certification #DME #HME #DurableMedicalEquipment #CMSaccreditation #OandP #orthotics #prosthetics #pedorthics #orthotist #prosthetist #pedorthist #mastectomyfitter #mastectomyproducts #mastectomyboutique #CMF #COF #CDME #BOCO #BOCP #BOCPD #DMEPOSleaders #DMEPOScareers #DMEPOSprofessional

BOC leaders, including President & CEO, Judi Knott, MA, MBA, CAE, and COO, Matt Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, BOCPD, CDME, attended American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)'s National Assembly in Charlotte, NC last week. It was a great opportunity to connect and share insights with our valued clients, partners, and friends in person. Pictured in order: Kevin Symms, BOCO, BOCP of OandPServe LLC; Matt Gruskin; Rosanna Medina, CMF, COF of Home Orthopedics Corporation; Pedro Gomez, BOCP of Home Orthopedics Corporation; Alan J. Kercher, BOCP of Advanced Joint Kinetics LLC; and Judi Knott. #AOPA2024 #AOPANationalAssembly #BOC #WeAreOandP

As recent data breaches in the healthcare sector underscore cybersecurity risks, it's essential for healthcare organizations to enhance their defenses. By focusing on three key areas of #cybersecurity, #DMEPOS businesses can strengthen their digital armor: 🔒 Staff Training 🔒 Two-Factor Authentication 🔒 Effective Password Management Thank you to The O&P EDGE for featuring BOC’s Wil Townsend, MSIT, and his expert insights in their September issue! https://lnkd.in/eQqrBGJ4

Happy Labor Day! Our administrative offices are closed today, Monday, September 2. We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, September 3. Enjoy the holiday!

Stop by and see us at AOPA's 2024 National Assembly in Charlotte! You don’t want to miss: ✔️The best in O&P business education and advanced clinical programming; networking with the most influential people in the profession. ✔️Access to the latest technologies in the exhibit hall. ✔️The opportunity to earn more than 100 CE credits; and the ability to win prizes. Learn more at www.AOPAassembly.org. #AOPA2024

Join us in recognizing those who go above and beyond by nominating a colleague for the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. This esteemed award honors individuals who embody the exceptional dedication exemplified by James Newberry, Jr., BOCP, BOCO, BOCPD, and contribute significantly to BOC's mission. The nomination period closes Monday, August 19th. Click below for more information. https://ow.ly/cQo750STnJi #BOCExcellence #ServiceAward #NominateNow

Thank you to HME News for highlighting our 2024 Certificant of the Year, Chris Casteel! #CertificantOfTheYear #BOCO #BOCP #BOC

Recipient of the 2022 Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service, Terri McLeod obtained her first certification from BOC in 1985 and spent 51 years specializing in mastectomy fitting. If you're considering obtaining credentials, click below for her perspective on how #certification helps your career. https://ow.ly/X2VM50SMqMb #CDME #CMF #COF

BOC is proud to join forces with So Every BODY Can Move by participating in their #28x28MobilityChallenge! Earlier this week we surpassed our goal of 150 miles of movement during the month of July. 🎉 Today, we celebrated as a team with a group walk during lunch. 💪 So Every BODY Can Move was launched in 2022 and aims to disrupt healthcare inequity by mobilizing grassroots advocates to champion local, state-by-state legislative change. The 28×28 Mobility Challenge invites us to get active for 28 minutes a day for 28 days to support policy and advocacy efforts. BOC has enjoyed moving together as a team to help drive vital change! To learn more about how you can get involved, visit soeverybodycanmove.org. #28x28 #28x28MobilityChallenge #soeverybodycanmove #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #DisabilityRights

We're halfway through 2024 - do you know your CE balance? 2024 marks BOC's next five-year Continuing Education (CE) requirements cycle. To maintain your #certification, you must complete a specific number of CE credit hours and verify your accomplishments by December 31, 2024. To learn about eligible CE activities, how to access MyBOC to log your hours and more, visit myboc.bocusa.org.