Advanced care planning involves patients making decisions about the medical care they will receive should they become unable to speak for themselves. Hospitals must comply with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and standards, as well as The...

This program will discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards on medication administration and IV medication, including required hospital policies, ISMP IV Push guidelines, blood transfusion and safe opioid use. In addition to the CMS requirements, this...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) believes that a well-designed and well-maintained Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program can significantly enhance a hospital’s ability to provide high-quality and safe care to its patients and reduce the incidence...

This program will discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and interpretive guidelines for informed consent. All hospitals that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement must comply. Healthcare providers must also be aware of their specific state law...