PROGRAM SUMMARY

For five consecutive years, deficiencies under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Patient’s Rights Condition of Participation have been the most frequently cited among Illinois hospitals. Nationally, Patient’s Rights also consistently ranks among the top condition-level deficiencies identified by CMS and accrediting organizations, including DNV and Joint Commission. This webinar will help hospital staff understand the requirements behind many of these findings.

You’ll learn about CMS requirements for providing care in a safe environment, particularly for patients at risk of suicide or receiving behavioral health services; preventing and responding to abuse; and using restraints and seclusion. The program will also address CMS definitions, documentation requirements and restraint-death reporting. These requirements apply to every patient receiving care in the hospital, making it critical for staff across departments to understand their responsibilities.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Describe CMS requirements for providing care in a safe environment for all patients, including those at risk of suicide or receiving behavioral health services.
  • Define abuse, restraint and seclusion according to CMS requirements.
  • Identify documentation requirements for the use of restraint and seclusion.
  • Explain CMS requirements for reporting deaths associated with restraint or seclusion.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program is designed for hospital leaders and staff responsible for patient rights, regulatory compliance and patient safety. It will be especially relevant to:

  • Hospital executives and administrative leaders, including CEOs, CMOs and CNOs
  • Compliance, accreditation and regulatory affairs professionals
  • Quality improvement and patient safety professionals
  • Risk managers
  • Emergency department and behavioral health leaders
  • Healthcare attorneys and legal counsel
  • Health information management professionals
  • Clinical leaders and professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and dietitians