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

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In this extensive presentation, Laura Dixon discusses the role and importance of informed consent in medical settings. Dixon emphasizes patient rights, ensuring patients are fully informed about their medical treatments, including potential risks, benefits, and alternative options. Highlighting complexities in obtaining consent, Dixon stresses the need for compliance with state and federal regulations, particularly for procedures involving high risks. The presentation covers guidelines from institutions like CMS and the Joint Commission, which mandate specific details in consent forms and processes hospitals must follow to comply with patient safety standards.<br /><br />Dixon also highlights deficiencies she frequently observes, such as unsigned forms, absence of interpreter use in non-English speaking interactions, and discrepancies in the discussion of surgical risks and procedures. These deficiencies underline the importance of hospitals adhering to their policies, engaging patients in meaningful dialogue, and ensuring legal compliance to avoid possible litigation and penalties.<br /><br />Throughout the session, Dixon provides examples of informed consent failures, which resulted in significant legal consequences. Compliance with informed consent standards is crucial in safeguarding patient rights and protecting healthcare facilities from liability issues.<br /><br />Audience questions revolve around specific scenarios like electronic consent, consent's validity period, and handling informed consent in telehealth contexts. Dixon also informs that reimbursement for telehealth services under Medicare/Medicaid is set to expire unless Congress intervenes. The presentation is an in-depth look at informed consent that aims to help healthcare providers implement robust policies and maintain compliance.

Keywords

informed consent

patient rights

medical treatments

risks and benefits

state regulations

federal regulations

CMS guidelines

Joint Commission

patient safety

legal compliance

telehealth consent

healthcare providers

liability issues