Category: CAT-RTN2013

  • RTN1303_B4_CMS3244F (Non-MDs)

    • TS: –  CMS: Evolving Requirements for Nonphysician Practitioners[®] [REF: CMS, GB, LDR, MD] The Source, February 2013, Vol 11, #3, Pg 8 Under new CoPs (CMS-3244-F) that became effective in September of last year, CMS expanded the scope of professionals that could be members of the medical staff.  Subject to state law, your governing…

  • RTN1303_B5_EC/EM/LS Test

    • EC: – Test Your Standards IQ[®] [Pearl: CJCP, EOC, JCSC, SFT] EC News February 2013, Vol 16, #3, Pg 2 If you aspire to be a Certified Joint Commission Professional or your facility or survey role requires knowledge of EC, EM or LS standards, this ongoing series of pop questions with supplied answers is well…

  • RTN1303_B6_EC Risk Assmt

    • EC: – Clarifications and Expectations: 7 Easy Steps to Risk Assessment: How you can do it and why you need to[®]  [Pearl: EOC, LDR, PI, SFT] EC News February 2013, Vol 16, #3, Pg 6 In this latest installment of the series, Mr. Mills makes it clear he does not want to be prescriptive. …