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Category: CATcf2_CJCPref

  • RTN1302_B3_LD040405 RCA

    • TS: – Responding to Sentinel Events Conducting an Effective Root Cause Analysis[®] [REF: JCCAP, JCSC, LDR, MDx, RNx, SFT] The Source, February 2013, Vol 11, #2, Pg 12 Although they have books you can buy, TJC has provided very few articles in its periodicals explaining the root cause analysis (RCA) process.  Beyond the requirements…

  • RTN1301_B1_Appeals Process

    Recommended Readings, Tips & Pearls •PR: – Approved: Revisions to the Review and Appeal Procedures  [REF:BHC, JCCAP, JCSC, LDR, PI] Perspectives January 2013, Pg 1, Vol 33, # 1   [®] Effective 7/1/13 for all programs (e.g., BHC, HAP), the ‘First Level Review & Appeal Committee’ will simply be called the ‘Review Hearing Panel’.  In…

  • RTN1212_B4_Deemed Status Update

    • TS: – CMS: What’s New for Deemed Status Hospitals in 2013   [REF:  JCSC, LDR, MDx, P&T, Phrm, RNx] The Source, December 2012, Vol 10, #12, Pg 10  [®] This past May, CMS updated its Conditions of Participation (CoP) for hospitals and within a few months (became effective in July) TJC updated and aligned…