An expirables audit focuses on materials that expire and that therefore demand frequent verification to ensure ongoing effectiveness. Examples include professional liability insurance, licensure, OIG exclusion queries, DEA registration, clinical privilege forms, in-service educational...
According to a recent study, almost 1.5 million Americans are expected to travel internationally in search of medical care. In a phenomenon...Read More »
While CMS survey-and-certification memo 17-44-Hospitals notes that surveyors will start with the average daily census (ADC) and average length of...Read More »
The development of EMTALA compliance checklists and audit tools are important first steps for hospitals to initiate self-monitoring for compliance. Ongoing education and training is also essential. This EMTALA fact sheet is distributed by the HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, New York with...
With the number of patients utilizing telemedicine services expected to reach 7 million by the end of 2018, the telehealth industry has certainly...Read More »
The Joint Commission is the latest healthcare heavy-hitter to call for better protection of healthcare workers, recently announcing the creation...Read More »
