Daily Posts and Messages

Daily Posts and Messages Order Description   Overview   boss, Dr. Carlos Cortez, is the chief compliance officer at Stronger Memorial Hospital. He is impressed by the power of social media tools, such as text messages and Twitter, and wants to use these tools to share certain regulatory terms and concepts relevant to the hospital with his new staff members. He has asked you to help gather information about healthcare regulations and compliance that will inform the messages he sends out to new staff. Directions   Open the Project resource titled "Regulatory Compliance Terms and Concepts Template" and read through the directions and the list of questions that Dr. Cortez has provided. Then read the remaining resources to learn about healthcare regulations and compliance. Instructions are provided for each resource that will help you find relevant information to answer Dr. Cortez's questions. Follow the directions in the "Regulatory Compliance Terms and Concepts Template" to answer all of Dr. Cortez's questions. Be sure to use your own words when answering his questions. Purpose of Regulations and Accreditation Read pages 20–22 of this book chapter to learn about what regulations are, the main purpose of regulations and what accreditation means. Review the table included on pages 21–22 to learn about the various organizations that accredit healthcare institutions. https://cfaresources.s3.amazonaws.com/HC%20Certificate/Demonstrate%20Ethical%20Behavior%20and%20Regulatory%20Compliance/External%20Forces%20Impacting%20Healthcare%20Quality%20Management.pdf Overview of Laws and Regulations Review this webpage to learn about top regulations established by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/regulations/ Definitions of Licensure, Accreditation, and Certification Use the information included in this document to learn the definitions of licensure, accreditation and certification. file:///C:/Users/bholm/Downloads/Licensure,%20Accreditation,%20and%20Certification.pdf Purpose of Licensure, Accreditation and Certification of Healthcare Organizations Read pages 77–79 to learn about licensure, accreditation and certification in healthcare and how they impact healthcare organizations. https://cfaresources.s3.amazonaws.com/HC%20Certificate/Demonstrate%20Ethical%20Behavior%20and%20Regulatory%20Compliance/Chapter%205%3A%20Government%20Regulation%20of%20Public%20Health.pdf Inspiring Healthcare Excellence Read this resource to learn general information about the role of the Joint Commission as a regulatory agency in setting standards for accreditation and certification in healthcare. https://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/6/General_brochure.pdf The Value of Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation Read this resource to learn about why accreditation from the Joint Commission is important to hospitals. https://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/18/HAP_Value_Accreditation.pdf Facts About Joint Commission Accreditation and Certification Use this resource to learn about accreditation and certification. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, there is a link to more information about the benefits of each. Reading the benefits will also help you to know some potential consequences of noncompliance. https://www.jointcommission.org/facts_about_joint_commission_accreditation_and_certification/ Office of Inspector General: Compliance Program Basics Watch the video called "Compliance Program Basics" to learn the definition and purpose of compliance and the key elements of an effective compliance program. https://oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/video/2011/heat_modules.asp Background on Consequences of Noncompliance Read this webpage from the Office of Inspector General for an overview of the consequences of noncompliance with healthcare regulations. https://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/background.asp