For hospice and home health agencies that have received CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) certification, no specific in-service training or courses were specified by the CMS. However, CMS requires continual training and education to ensure home health and hospice employees have the abilities and information to deliver high-quality care. The Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for each agency category contain a list of these requirements.
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Posted by Goozam Grow on Thursday, March 23, 2023
For hospice and home health agencies that have received CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) certification, no specific in-service training or courses were specified by the CMS. However, CMS requires continual training and education to ensure home health and hospice employees have the abilities and information to deliver high-quality care. The Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for each agency category contain a list of these requirements.
Posted by Goozam Grow on Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Disasters and emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime, bringing illnesses and injuries to the workplace. Employers and employees may need to handle an emergency when they least anticipate it. Thus, preparation before an incident is essential for a successful response.
Posted by Goozam Grow on Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The only remedy that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) can impose upon hospice and home care providers that are noncompliant with the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) is termination. In addition, these new regulations will allow CMS to impose a range of enforcement penalties for each condition-level deficiency identified during the survey.
Posted by Goozam Grow on Friday, February 10, 2023
Are you ready for the next survey? Considering that Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Surveys are most often unannounced, many healthcare organizations wonder how it’s possible to prepare. The best way to remain ready for a CMS Survey is to ensure your facility and staff always adhere to the accrediting agency’s performance standards in every action, from patient care to building maintenance.
Posted by Goozam Grow on Monday, February 6, 2023
Healthcare facilities must maintain their deemed status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A compliance checklist helps ensure that these healthcare facilities follow all applicable state regulations and any applicable accrediting organization standards.