Informed Consent Update: CMS, Joint Commission, DNV and other Standards (W4041)-Informed Consent 2024 Presentation

Informed Consent 2024 Presentation

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The document is an informative resource on informed consent, particularly within the context of healthcare facilities complying with standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for Hospitals and other accreditation organizations like The Joint Commission (TJC) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV). It covers regulations, guidelines, and procedures important for healthcare facilities to ensure patient consent is properly informed and documented.<br /><br />Laura A. Dixon, Esq., a healthcare risk educator, led the session, providing insights into how informed consent should be managed according to various federal and state regulations. The document emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to update their practices and knowledge regularly by reviewing manuals, transmittals, and guidelines issued by CMS and other governing bodies.<br /><br />Key issues highlighted include common deficiencies hospitals face in obtaining informed consent, such as missing consent forms, lack of interpreter services for non-English speakers, and failure to discuss risks and alternatives with patients. Illustrative cases, such as those leading to significant legal challenges due to lack of proper consent, are presented to underscore the importance of thorough processes.<br /><br />The text outlines specific requirements for informed consent forms, which should include mandatory elements like patient identity, a description of the procedure, risks involved, and the name of the physician responsible. It also explains how informed consent extends beyond signing forms to ensure patients understand their treatment, anticipate potential results, and engage with their care plans.<br /><br />It touches on the particular concerns around informed consent where resident doctors or less experienced practitioners perform parts of procedures, stressing the importance of patients being aware and consenting to such situations. The document advocates for improved training and policies to ensure compliance and safeguard patient rights effectively.

Keywords

informed consent

healthcare compliance

CMS CoPs

The Joint Commission

DNV accreditation

patient consent

Laura A. Dixon

legal challenges

interpreter services

resident doctors