Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Continued Approval of Det Norske Veritas Healthcare's (DNVHC's) Hospital Accreditation Program

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This final notice announces our decision to approve the Det Norske Veritas Healthcare (DNVHC) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. A hospital that participates in Medicaid must also meet the Medicare conditions of participation as referenced in 42 CFR 488.5(3)(b) and 42 CFR 488.6(b). This approval is effective September 26, 2012, through September 26, 2018.