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March 2026 Newsletter
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Practicing within one’s scope is not merely an administrative requirement—it is a professional, ethical, and legal mandate. Teri Reinhartsen, Associate Consultant’s article “Practicing Within Scope in Healthcare Facilities: Why It Matters,” outlines what scope of practice is, the liabilities within each discipline, and strategies Healthcare facilities can implement to reduce risk and support clinicians.
Another area of high importance that may not be effectively managed by your organization are clinical contracts. Chris Pratt, Senior Consultant and Accredited Provider Program Director’s article “Regulatory Essentials for Managing Clinical Contracts” highlights the need for more efficient contract management providing strategies to maintain patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Thank you for taking the time to read our articles. We hope this information is helpful in assisting you with accreditation and regulatory compliance needs. For future topics or should you require our services, please reach out to us at info@courtemanche-assocs.com. Our team is always available and eager to assist you in any way we can.
- By Teri Reinhartsen, RN, MS, CPHRM
Healthcare facilities depend on a multidisciplinary team whose roles are defined by statutory, regulatory, and organizational frameworks. Practicing within one’s
The Author
Teri Reinhartsen is an Associate Consultant with Courtemanche and Associates with 30 years of clinical and leadership experience working in varying healthcare positions from the bedside to the Boardroom. In this role, she is responsible for assessing healthcare organizations’ readiness for licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, and is trained in the survey process, auditing approach and survey outcome determination utilized by The Joint Commission, DNV, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations. She assists organizations with post-survey activities, education, patient safety strategies, and quality improvement initiatives and has experience in various health care settings including acute care, behavioral health, and ambulatory care settings. Throughout her career, Teri has held a variety of Patient Safety, Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance leadership positions for several large healthcare systems. These experiences provided her with a wealth of knowledge in these areas as well as Root Cause Analysis and High Reliability Concepts. Teri has been the lead on mock surveys where she has worked and conducted educational programs related to her areas of expertise. She has also participated in and assisted in DOH/CMS investigations. Clinically, Teri has expertise in the Peri Operative area.
- By Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP-CMS, Senior Consultant & Accredited Provider Program Director
Clinical contracts include regulatory requirements to maintain patient safety and quality, ensuring optimal service delivery. Are your organization's clinical contracts
The Author
Chris Pratt is a Senior Consultant with Courtemanche and Associates with more than 33 years in clinical and leadership experience working in varying healthcare positions from the bedside to the Boardroom. In this role, he is responsible for assessing healthcare organizations’ readiness for licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. He is trained in the survey process, auditing approach and survey outcome determination utilized by The Joint Commission, DNV, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations. He assists organizations with post-survey activities, education, patient safety strategies, and quality improvement initiatives and has experience in various health care settings including acute care, behavioral health, and ambulatory care settings
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