PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Community Pharmacy at Berkshire Medical Center has achieved accreditation by Accreditation Commission for Health Care, citing the quality of its Specialty Pharmacy Services.
Following a survey, ACHC noted that the pharmacy, located in the Warriner Building at BMC, "has demonstrated that it operates at a level of quality, integrity and effectiveness consistent with ACHC standards. It is an achievement of which your organization can be proud that marks your commitment to quality in the provision of care."
The ACHC accreditation is effective for a three-year period. The Berkshire Community Pharmacy is also accredited by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission.
"This accreditation shows that the Berkshire Community Pharmacy provides an exceptional standard of care for our patients," said David MacHaffie, director of retail and specialty pharmacy services for Berkshire Health Systems. "Our Specialty Pharmacy is critical for many of our patients with complex medical conditions who require specialized pharmaceutical services. This recognition is a credit to our entire staff for their continuous commitment to quality."
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Berkshires Get $60K in Cyber Security Grants
BRAINTREE, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the award of nearly $7 million in federal grant funds to local governments and state agencies to enhance cybersecurity initiatives and reduce cyber risk for public agencies statewide.
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority received $5,025, the town of Cheshire $13,224, and Monterey had the highest amount at $45,425.
"It's vital that our communities have access to the resources, tools, and guidance necessary to protect against increasingly frequent and sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Through these programs, our administration has undertaken a collaborative approach to equip state agencies and local communities with funding to help prevent, prepare for and recover from attacks on our digital infrastructure," said Gov. Maura Healey.
In February 2024, the administration announced that grant funds were available through two programs, the FY24 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program and FY24 State Share Cybersecurity Grant Program, to help local governments and state agencies undertake priority cybersecurity enhancements. On Monday, the programs awarded $6,820,897.57 in federal funding to support cybersecurity initiatives across the state.
Seven state agencies received a combined $359,063.07 and 125 local agencies and municipalities received grants totaling $6,461,834.50.
The program prioritized funding for projects in rural communities, which the Federal Emergency Management Agency defines as any community with a population less than 50,000. At least 84 of the grants were awarded to municipalities meeting FEMA's definition of rural. Additional grants were awarded to regional divisions of government, such as county government and regional school districts, that benefit multiple communities, including rural towns.
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