I need an essay answering all the questions under two (2) topics.
TOPIC 1:
There are several mandated performance studies, which tells your formal leaders what do relative to process improvement and implementation of best practice initiatives such as those by the Joint Commission (JCAHO) and or the Centers for Medicaid ? Medicare Services (CMS) quality initiatives studies (among others). These studies and organizational outcomes (data-based) that must be reported on a quarterly basis (every three months) to them via an approved electronic vendor.
Being on time and performing well will mean increased or decreased reimbursement for your organization in years to come! All health care organizations that participate in the CMS program have timely reporting requirements.
QUESTIONS:
1)Discuss at least one study that is mandated by the CMS (in most cases enforced by the JCAHO and or your state licensing agency) that your organization(hospital setting) must comply with. Briefly describe the study; how the data is collected and how the study impacts practice at the point of care!?
2)What happens to your organizations – reimbursement if you do not comply?
3)Is all staff aware of this study (and other) and what is your compliance rates relative to the best practice initiative?
Explain your answers!
TOPIC 2:
In order to understand regulatory agencies’ influence to the delivery of health care and nursing practice you must understand how standards are translated into nursing practice!
QUESTIONS:
1)Explain how regulatory or accreditation standards are modified on to policy or procedure to guide practice in your unit and thus compliance with the standards?
2)Describe how nursing staff is educated regarding regulatory compliance and how leadership ensures compliance in your unit?
3) Who is responsible for implementation?
4)What is the goal? What are the outcomes (For the patient?s sake or for the regulator?s sake?) Who benefits if you were 100% compliant?
