In the News This Month
Happy March Everyone, springtime is almost upon us!
As the new year progresses, we are thankfully seeing the most recent Covid-19 variant surge recede. With this slow-down, we expect to see increased emphasis by CMS on new and revised survey topics that were put into effect this January. To assist your organization in ensuring their programs are in alignment with these updates, our feature article, "Key CMS Survey Topics For 2022" by Chris Pratt, outlines the new and revised topics and highlights some of the specifics you should expect survey teams to include during the review of your facility.
What better way to ensure you're in compliance with new and revised regulations than to have a Mock Survey. Pat Cook's article, "The Benefits of a Mock Survey" spotlight how this service can better prepare your team for regulatory success.
We hope you find these articles informative and helpful in assisting you with your ongoing regulatory readiness. Please reach out to us at info@courtemanche-assocs.com for additional information or any service needs you may have.
Key CMS Survey Topics for 2022
About the Authors
Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP
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.
How a Mock Survey Can Benefit Your Organization
About the Authors
Patricia Cook, B.S., R.Ph, HACP, GRCP
Pat Cook is a Senior Consultant and Head of Consulting Services at Courtemanche & Associates. Working in collaboration with the C&A Leaders, Pat manages Courtemanche & Associate’s business development initiatives and oversees the clinical delivery of services and support. With her extensive healthcare experience, Pat serves as a knowledgeable resource to new and existing clients, helping to guide them through their accreditation and regulatory needs.
C_APPS 2022
Fresh from the Field
Our C_APPS membership provides monthly offerings January through November including regulatory & accreditation tools, resources, tracers, policy checklists, and other key aids to facilitate ongoing success with changing expectations.
2022 TJC Staff & Licensed Independent Practitioner’s Required Education Matrix
February Focus
2022 TJC Staff and Licensed Independent Practitioner's Required Education Matrix
This month's package includes:
- An updated list of topics requiring Staff/LIP education and/or training.
- The chapters and standards associated with each requirement.
C_Apps Resources & Tools
C_APPS is an Exclusive Membership Service resource developed by Courtemanche & Associates that provides monthly offerings of regulatory and accreditation tools, resources, tracers, policy checklists or other key aids to facilitate ongoing success with changing expectations.
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