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T Shlala
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Changing regulatory environment requires stronger risk management controls.
JCAHO standards and NPDB regulations heighten risk management concerns in hospitals. This article points out the similarities and differences between the two and suggests that the meeting ground to address the standards and regulations is in consolidated risk management efforts.
Integrating risk management & quality assurance programs.
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AVGs: impact on the medical record department of acute care facilities.
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Communication: the key to avoiding query and reporting standards violations.
Without carefully designed communication protocols, hospitals can fail to meet the query and reporting requirements imposed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the National Practitioner Data Bank, and state medical societies. This article tracks the history of the requirements, outlines current standards, and offers specific recommendations for operational procedures to avoid potential pitfalls.