Category: cat-rtn_1303

  • RTN1303_B3_Med Mgt Eval

    • TS: –  5 Sure-Fire Methods: Complying with Standard MM.08.01.01[®] [Pearl: JCSC, PI, MD, P&T, RN]  The Source, February 2013, Vol 11, #3, Pg 2 Evaluating the effectiveness of your medication management system (MMS) is required by MM.08.01.01.  Failure to do so in an organized manner is one of the most common reasons for citations…

  • 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…