You must know CMS' Hospital Conditions of Participation inside and out—your reimbursement depends on it!
Prepare for a standard CMS survey or validation survey with: The CMS Survey Guide—you get real-life tips from a former contracted CMS surveyor!
You must know CMS' Hospital Conditions of Participation inside and out—your reimbursement depends on it!
That's why HCPro teamed up with former contracted CMS surveyor Jeff Coleman to bring you this essential CMS survey prep guide.
Whether you're JCAHO-accredited, not accredited, or looking to switch from JCAHO accreditation to CMS surveys, this is the resource for you! It provides you with:
- an easy-to-read overview of the CMS survey process
- a thorough explanation of the types of CMS surveys and how the Conditions of Participation (COP) for Medicare are applied
- an update on the latest federal guidelines
- step-by-step compliance tips for each COP including exactly what processes and policies you should have in place to comply
- a detailed look at the differences between accredited hospital surveys and non-accredited surveys
- an in-depth analysis of CMS surveys for ambulatory facilities
Best of all, The CMS Survey Guide provides real-life compliance tips from a former contracted CMS surveyor! You'll get the inside scoop on what surveyors really look for and walk away with a clear understanding of the CMS survey process.
You can't afford to jeopardize Medicare enrollment and federal Medicaid funding—get a copy of this must-have CMS guide and be prepared on survey day!
CMS Surveyor tells all . . .
Take a look at just a sample of the advice you'll receive!
Follow these steps to create an effective plan of correction if CMS identify deficiencies: - Directly address the citation—do not attempt to write lengthy defenses, it will not help your cause
- Identify how the deficiency will be corrected
- Provide a date of completion—do not put "ongoing" or "completed" next to a plan of correction
- Make sure you respond to every deficiency
About the Author
Jeffrey T. Coleman worked for the New York state Department of Health as a surveyor for 28 years, retiring in 2004. He was assistant program director for hospital and primary care services in the western region of New York, covering 17 counties. He was responsible for the eight-county Buffalo office, establishing and running federal and state surveys in all types of facilities, including 31 hospitals. Jeff also assumed oversight and survey responsibilities for 60 diagnostic and treatment centers, which include ambulatory surgery centers, primary care clinics, renal dialysis centers, speech and hearing centers, and eight local health departments.
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