Q: The surveyor found that on the behavioral health unit in the electronic medical records (EMR), the order for seclusion was not timed; therefore, it could not be determined when a four-hour renewal order for seclusion was needed, and it was written as “continuous” for a second...
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the final rule reforming the Hospital/CAH CoPs. This rule is available on display copy only and will publish officially to the Federal Register on May 16th. The DC office is in the process of completing a thorough review...
Last week while we were in Orlando preparing for the AHAP conference, Joint Commission Resources (JCR) announced the release of the Joint Commission Certified Accreditation Professional (JCCAP) program, a professional certification program designed specifically for Joint Commission...
We’ve wrapped up another great year at the annual AHAP conference. Thank you to all of our speakers, poster presenters, AHAP members, and attendees who made this year’s conference a success.
The Joint Commission and the American Case Management Association (ACMA) have announced this year’s winner of the Franklin Award of Distinction: Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, CA. The award was announced at the 2012 ACMA Conference in Denver, CO.
May 6 through May 12 marks the celebration of National Nurses Week, an annual event to recognize the contributions of nurses throughout the country. In honor of Nurses Week, HCPro will feature a different special offer each day, including discounts, giveaways, and contests.
