Do you know what Life Safety; Records of Care, Treatment, and Services; and Environment of Care standards were among the top compliances issues for hospitals during 2011?
Is your health care organization faced with trying to assimilate a number of new drugs, devices, procedures and equipment?
From hot topics to challenging standards, this interactive seminar provides practical strategies and implementation tips that can be immediately applied within your organization. You'll receive:
- A comprehensive overview of updates to the 2012 accreditation process
- Effective tools for complying wiht the National Patient Safety Goals® and related requirements
- Practical strategies to help simplify compliance activities and ensure understanding of the relationship between Joint Commission standards and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
- Compliance advice related to Joint Commission performance measurement requirements, including the accountability measures
This seminar features a comprehensive look at the accreditation process, standards, and National Patient Safety Goals. Chapter-by-chapter coverage of the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals will be explored with an emphasis on the most challenging standards, hot topics, and new requirements. Faculty will share experiences and successful implementation strategies observed during surveys and consultations. Participants will analyze tracer scenarios that link survey observations, standards, policies/procedures, systems/processes, and priority focus areas. The seminar provides opportunities to share, help and brainstorm with other Hospital professionals.
Hear the latest developments on The Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare and how it will help to continuously improve healthcare for the public. Get updates on how The Joint Commission will meet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation and the implications for healthcare organizations.
View Program BrochureExpert Faculty:Norma Kay Sprayberry, MSN, RN
Consultant
Joint Commission Resources
Steve Chinn, DPM, MS, MBA, FACHE, CPHQ, CPHRM
Consultant
Joint Commission Resources
Who should attend:
Individuals responsible for coordinating or implementing Joint Commission hospital accreditation and standards compliance, including those organizations considering accreditation. (Survey coordinators, hospital managers, quality improvement directors, risk managers, safety directors)
Summary of Continuing Education contact hours awarded:
ACCME: 13, ANCC: 13, ACHE: 13
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