Medical Staff and Telemedicine: Meeting CMS CoPs and TJC Standards-Med Staff and Telemedicine 3-5-24 LMS Recording

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In this informative session on risk management and patient safety, Laura Dixon, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in acute care, facilities management, and legal expertise, addressed the complex regulatory requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission regarding medical staff, risk management, and telemedicine.<br /><br />Dixon emphasized the importance of hospital compliance with CMS regulations to avoid severe penalties and involuntary termination from Medicare-Medicaid agreements. She detailed the rigorous processes of credentialing and privileging medical professionals, ensuring these individuals meet both federal and state requirements. Dixon also highlighted the importance of internal review processes and patient safety consultations, providing actual case studies to underline the real-world consequences of non-compliance.<br /><br />Special attention was given to the distinctions between acute care hospitals and critical access hospitals, especially in terms of employing telemedicine providers. Detailed guidelines were provided for the proper formation of medical staff, including regulatory compliance for telemedicine services offered by distant sites or independent entities. <br /><br />Further, Dixon offered strategies for creating strong policies and procedures while advising on additional resources for staying updated with the latest CMS guidelines. She also underscored the necessity of integrating telemedicine policies into regular compliance practices, ensuring these services meet rigorous credentialing standards, and adequately address patient safety concerns. The session concluded with Q&A, enabling participants to address specific compliance challenges faced in their organizations. This presentation was a highly technical and essential guide for healthcare administrators striving to navigate the intricacies of medical staff compliance and telemedicine regulations.

Keywords

risk management

patient safety

Laura Dixon

acute care

CMS regulations

Joint Commission

telemedicine

credentialing

privileging

compliance

critical access hospitals

medical staff

policies and procedures

Q&A