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RTN1303_B1_2012 SE Stats
Recommended Readings, Tips & Pearls •PR: – Sentinel Event Statistics for 2012[®] [Pearl: CJCP, GB, LDR, MDx, RNx] Perspectives, February 2013, Pg 1, Vol 33, #3 Although it is estimated that less than 2% of all sentinel events (SE) are reported, TJC did review 901 of them last year. This article reports the most frequent…
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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…
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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. …