Accreditation & Survey Preparation

CMS is putting a general hold on hospital surveys, except for those dealing with immediate jeopardy situations, for at least 30 days, in...Read More »

When 9/11 took place, NYC healthcare facilities were thrown into chaos trying to establish communication and coordination during the biggest...Read More »

Having your documentation organized for survey is always a challenge, but especially so when dealing with HR requirements and personnel files....Read More »

CMS creates easier way to ask about waivers during the current public health emergency, which has now been extended to April 21.Read More »

That new waiver will allow hospitals to bill Medicare for nursing for...Read More »

The Joint Commission is asking for feedback on proposed changes to hospital requirements on resuscitation and the long-awaited new elements of...Read More »

DNV GL Healthcare will conduct full, deemed reaccreditation surveys remotely, under certain conditions approved by CMS. Other accreditation...Read More »

Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)...Read More »

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CMS continues to work with accreditation organizations (AOs) on providing some remote flexibilities in conducting surveys. But only through the...Read More »