The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2015 Edition
Author | : Cheryl A Niespodziani, MBA, Chc |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 1556452632 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781556452635 |
Rating | : 4/5 (635 Downloads) |
Download or read book The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2015 Edition written by Cheryl A Niespodziani, MBA, Chc and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2015 Edition Cheryl A. Niespodziani, MBA, CHC Beth A. Hepola, RN, BSN, MBA Stay up to date with the latest requirements from CMS and The Joint Commission by ordering the latest edition of HCPro's renowned and respected accreditation crosswalk. This trusted resource provides hospitals with the tools to comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and understand the Conditions of Participation (CoP) and Interpretive Guidelines. It correlates each CoP with standards from The Joint Commission and other accreditors, providing the only resource you need to assess compliance and stay in a constant state of readiness for unannounced surveys. Using a table format, the book takes readers through each CoP, explains how accreditation standards differ from the CMS requirements, and offers tips and documentation suggestions for survey preparation. Benefits Easy-to-read table format makes it simple to compare standards across regulatory agencies Independent analysis from in-the-trenches accreditation professionals provides guidance that is distinct from consulting and regulatory bodies Expert authors incorporate practical experience and findings from actual survey activities and known hotspots across the nation Analysis and guideline sections aid understanding and preparation Downloadable tools include a summary of regulatory changes; types of surveys; responding to action plans/plans of correction; links to state/federal regulations for licensure, hospitals, and occurrences; sample unannounced survey plan; mock survey sample agendas for CMS and The Joint Commission; and tools for annual evaluation for CMS surveys