CINCINNATI, OH--(Marketwire - May 11, 2010) - Compass Clinical Consulting (http://www.compass-clinical.com) Practice Leader for Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance Ruth Elzer RN, MS, in collaboration with the University of Colorado Hospital, will present an educational seminar on current regulatory compliance issues. The program, titled "Surviving the Joint Commission and CMS Survey Process," will be held from 8:30-4:30 on June 11th at Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, CO.
HOW TO SURVIVE SURVEY IN 2010
To achieve regulatory compliance and provide quality patient care, today's hospitals must meet the evolving standards of both The Joint Commission and CMS. "Surviving the Joint Commission and CMS Survey Process" will instruct quality leaders about preparing for both survey processes. The seminar will focus on the issues that hold the greatest risk for hospitals in 2010, and provide practical tips for achieving better survey outcomes.
TOPICS ADDRESS COMMON REGULATORY ISSUES AND QUESTIONS
Lecture topics for the program include, "Managing Contracted Services," "Immediate Jeopardy: Passing Joint Commission and Flunking CMS," and "Top Compliance Nightmares." A full agenda and registration information can be found on Compass Clinical Consulting's website (http://www.compassgroupinc.com/co-seminar-2010/).
ABOUT RUTH ELZER
Ruth Elzer is an expert at keeping hospitals compliant. As Practice Leader for Accreditation and Compliance Services at Compass Clinical Consulting, Ruth gives clients practical solutions that work on paper and at the bedside. Before specializing in accreditation and compliance, Ruth worked for St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL, and at The Joint Commission (TJC), where she managed the development of educational programs designed to help hospitals prepare for regulatory survey. Ruth is trained as a surveyor for TJC, CMS, and EMTALA. A nationally recognized speaker, Ruth is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
ABOUT COMPASS CLINICAL CONSULTING
Compass Clinical Consulting (http://www.compass-clinical.com) helps hospitals reduce the cost of providing safe, quality patient care. Founded in 1979 and based in Cincinnati, OH, Compass has helped hundreds of hospitals and health systems prepare for accreditation, optimize labor cost management, manage clinical resources, and improve patient throughput and physician relations. Compass also places interim healthcare executives.
RELATED LINKS:
Hospital Accreditation E-zine: (http://www.hospital-accreditation.com)
"In 2010, Hospitals Must Take Patient Complaints Seriously" (http://www.hospital-accreditation.com/?p=317)
"Joint Commission Surveys: Unannounced and - in 2010 - Unplanned" (http://www.hospital-accreditation.com/?p=302)
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