2022 Pharmacy Conditions of Participation
Webinar
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Join NCHA for a webinar, "Pharmacy Conditions of Participation" on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 from 11 am to 12 pm. This webinar will provide information about the recent changes in Medicare’s conditions of participation, which require hospitals to establish a formalized antibiotic stewardship program. This program also reviews the existing conditions of participation and problematic pharmacy standards.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' interpretive guidelines address medication management and pharmacy-related standards. Hospitals can look to these standards when CMS conducts a survey. Medication management also is a focus for The Joint Commission. Medication errors account for the largest number of medical errors in health care. They are also the most- common reason for unnecessary hospital readmissions. For the first time, CMS mentions that nursing needs to be aware of the pharmacy standards. This includes medication errors, adverse events, drug incompatibilities, selfâadministered medication and required medication policies.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe CMS requirements for pharmaceutical services.
- Describe minimum security requirements.
- Explain basic required policies and procedure.
- Explain patient safety measures for medications.
- Discuss the role of the interprofessional team in compliance with the Pharmacy Conditions of Participation.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Pharmacists, Physicians, Compliance Officers, Risk Managers, Patient Safety Director, Performance Improvement Director and Nurse Leaders.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Select your registration option and receive a link to share with your hospital or facility staff.
$185 NCHA Member Facilities
- Instructions
Register your group for the webinar and share the zoom registration link. Those individuals interested in viewing the recording must register separately in Zoom prior to the start of the webinar. Zoom will send an email containing an access code to view the recording. CE's are included for all participants who participate in the LIVE webinar. All participants must attend LIVE to be eligible for credit. Instructions to obtain credit will be shared after the webinar.
FACULTY
Nancy Ruzicka, JM, MBA, BS, is a consultant on state and federal rules, regulations and interpretative guidelines. Ruzicka previously worked as director of integrity and compliance and privacy official at MercyOne Des Moines and director of regulatory compliance at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines. She also has more than 20 years of experience with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Ruzicka holds master’s degrees in health law and business administration and a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, all from Drake University. She is certified in health care compliance and maintains her Iowa pharmacy license.