Who We Are
CERF Laboratory Consulting Inc. is an independent healthcare consulting company providing laboratory services review, infection control program advisory, and compliance support for nursing homes and post-acute care facilities.
We support facility leadership by identifying documentation gaps, process risks, and survey vulnerabilities before regulatory surveys occur, with a strong focus on laboratory services, infection control program documentation, and survey readiness.
In doing so, we help facilities minimize operational inefficiencies and avoid unnecessary costs associated with duplicated services, incomplete documentation, and survey-related corrective actions.
Our Multidisciplinary Expertise
Our work is delivered through a multidisciplinary advisory model that integrates public health, scientific, and technical expertise to support compliance and readiness efforts.
The CERF Consulting team includes professionals with backgrounds in epidemiology, clinical chemistry, and healthcare data systems, providing infection control program advisory, documentation review, and compliance-focused data analysis.
Together, we help facilities strengthen internal processes and enhance consistency and efficiency in areas directly tied to operational cost exposure.
Why CERF Laboratory Consulting
Independent External Review
Objective, conflict-free assessments focused solely on your facility's compliance and survey readiness.
Advisory & Compliance-Focused
We provide advisory and compliance services only—no patient care, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical responsibility remains with your licensed staff.
Scientific Expertise
PhD-level board certification (DABCC) supporting infection control program reviews with scientific rigor and analytical depth.
Systems Experience
Experienced working within PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and NetSolutions—enabling efficient reviews without disrupting daily operations.
Our Role
- Advisory Services Only: CERF Laboratory Consulting Inc. provides advisory and compliance services only. We do not provide patient care, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision-making.
- Clinical Responsibility: Clinical responsibility remains with the facility's licensed staff. We support documentation review and compliance assessment.
- Survey-Risk Focused: Our findings are designed specifically for survey readiness, helping you identify and address vulnerabilities before regulatory surveys occur.
- Clear, Actionable Findings: Written findings and compliance recommendations delivered in clear, practical formats that facility leadership can act on immediately.
- HIPAA-Compliant & Insured: Fully HIPAA-compliant operations with comprehensive insurance coverage. Business Associate Agreement (BAA) available upon request.