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AMA Calls for Self-Referral Disclosure

Any physician who refers a patient to a healthcare facility in which he has ownership should disclose the financial relationship to the patient, acc...

Study: Patient Harm More Common with Pain Pumps

Just how dangerous are pain pumps? A new study suggests that errors related to pain pumps are four times more likely to result in patient harm than ...

Electronic Records May Reduce Malpractice Claims

Electronic health records are intended to improve efficiency and reduce medical errors, but can they also lower malpractice claims? A new study publ...

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8 Ways to Wow Your Accreditation Surveyor
A more favorable outcome and a more productive survey are your rewards for making your surveyor's job as easy as possible.
Nancy Burden, RN, MS, CPAN, CAPA

True story: A freestanding ASC I once worked for received an unannounced visit from a state inspector. The receptionist ushered him into an empty office and took his business card to the acting administrator, whose office was right next door. Upon examining the card, the acting administrator - unaware that the inspector was nearby - shouted through her open door, "Good grief, the state is here! Get the doorstops out of the doors!"

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