Category: cat-rtn_1308

  • RTN1308_B3_Tracer @ MM.03.01.01/MM.01.02.01 (Storage/LASA)

    • TS: –  Tracer Methodology 101: Medication Management Tracer in an Urgent Care Facility[®] [REF: MD, P&T, Phrm, RN] The Source, August 2013, Vol 11, #8, Pg 10 #JCs1308_b3 Although the stated focus is on Urgent Care, standards MM.03.01.01 (medication storage) and MM.01.02.01 (look-alike/sound-alike meds) referenced in the article are applicable to hospitals as well. …

  • RTN1308_B4_CJCP @ IM Standards

    • TS: –  CJCP™: Certified Joint Commission Professional: Focus on Information Management[®]  [Pearl: CJCP, IM, JCSC, MD] The Source, August 2013, Vol 11, #8, Pg 7 #JCs1308_b4 This month’s column only provides 3 sample questions.  As the title indicates, they primarily relate to IM standards, but they address issues physicians should know.Tip: Encourage professional staff…

  • RTN1308_B5_Organ Procurement Agreements

    • CMS: – Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Agreements with Hospitals[®] [REF: CMS, JCSC, MD] S&C: 13-48-OPO, July 26 2013 #CMS1308_b5 As Per CMS Memorandum Summary: • “OPO Hospital Agreements: Hospital regulations at 42CFR 482.45 (a)(1) require that all hospitals have written agreements in place with their OPO to notify them of an imminent death or of…