One of the biggest healthcare revolutions in the last 10 years has been the advent of analytics. By leveraging large data pools, improving patient care, and using new data analysis technologies, healthcare providers have been able to find innovative ways to harness analytics to ensure effective...
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma took a swipe at accrediting organizations, noting that when they accept consulting fees from the hospitals they grade it creates “a glaring conflict of interest.”
Delivering the opening remarks at the 2020 CMS Quality...
What deficiencies would you cite and why? And how would you correct them?
You be the surveyor.
The following information was taken from a CMS Form-2567 “Statement of Deficiencies” posted online by the federal agency under its Quality, Certification and Oversight Reports (QCOR)...
Check CMS and CDC online information regularly to keep on top of updated guidance when emerging diseases such as the 2019 novel coronavirus become national or global concerns.
In times of an emerging disease like the 2019 novel coronavirus that originated in China —and the related public concern—hospitals and other healthcare organizations (HCO) should keep a close watch on their personal protective equipment (PPE).
The primary struggle to contain COVID-19 initially was in China and other countries, but there are concerns about the United States’ ability to respond as the crisis grows here, especially with the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Keep on top of preparedness for emerging infectious diseases.
Review your available personal protective equipment (PPE). Keep an open line of communication with your supply partners. Coordinate with other local healthcare organizations and public health coalitions. And consider posting a...
