Part 1 : Joint Commission 2021 Hospital National Patient Safety Goals

Instructor: Laura A. Dixon

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Goal 1 Improve the accuracy of patient identification
  • Use of 2 identifiers, labelling blood samples, and distinct methods for new-born identification
  • Rationale: reliably identify the patient and match service or treatment to that patient
• Goal 2 Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers
  • Reporting critical results of tests and diagnostic procedures on a timely basis
• Goal 3 Improve the safety of using medications
  • Labelling of medications – including in the peri-operative setting
  • Anticoagulants
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Maintain and communicate accurate patient medication information
• Goal 6 Alarm Safety
• Goal 7 Reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections  
  • Compliance with CDC and/or WHO guidelines re: Hand Hygiene
• Goal 15 Identification of safety risks
  • Reduce the risk for patient suicide
• Universal Protocol changes to prevent wrong site surgery

Part 2 : Discharge Planning: Compliance with CMS Hospital & CAH CoPs 2021

Instructor: Laura A. Dixon

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• CMS issues revised hospital & CAH Discharge Planning requirements
• Transmittal and into final manual
• Revisions of the interpretive guidelines and survey procedure in 2020
• How this will impact the discharge planning worksheet which will be amended
• CMS Deficiency Memo shows this is a problematic area
• Introduction
• Blue box or advisory boxes
• Discharge planning

Part 3 : Out of Network-how to get pre authorizations or referrals to protect your bottom line

Instructor: Stephanie Thomas

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Issues we see often
• Things we can control
• Areas to improve
• Tools for success
• Processes to implement

Part 4 :The New Federal No Surprise Act – Impact on Out-of-Network Providers

Instructor: Thomas J. Force, Esq.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Introduction to the No Surprises Act
• The Effect of the No Surprises Act on Health Insurers/Payers
• The IDR Process – Overview and Specifics
• Notice and Consent Requirements – Overview and Specifics
• Additional Aspects of the No Surprises Act
• Key Takeaways

Part 5 : Stark Law Changes 2021: Are They Here To Stay?

Instructor: Wayne J. Miller

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Will the rule changes be implemented?
• How are these laws impacted in this Covid-19 environment?
• How do the modified exceptions impact service compensation formulas?
• Are venture deals still viable under the modified exceptions?
• Is percentage rent or compensation permitted?
• How does it impact multi-specialty group contracts?
• Are there more changes expected in the near future?