These are federal regulatory requirements that healthcare providers, such as hospitals, clinics, and home health agencies, must meet in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
The process by which healthcare organizations undergo evaluation to ensure they meet certain standards of quality and safety. Accreditation is often tied to participation in government healthcare programs.
Adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing healthcare delivery. This includes meeting the Conditions of Participation.
Systematic efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes by monitoring and improving processes and outcomes.
A healthcare approach that prioritizes the needs and preferences of patients, involving them in decision-making and treatment planning.
A group of healthcare professionals from different disciplines who collaborate to provide comprehensive care to patients.
Clinical decision-making that integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
The prevention of errors and adverse events in healthcare settings, ensuring that patients are not harmed by the care they receive.
The process of ensuring that patients fully understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a proposed treatment or procedure before giving their consent.
Fundamental values that guide healthcare professionals’ conduct, such as beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice.
The protection of patients’ personal health information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
The ability of healthcare providers to effectively communicate and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, respecting their beliefs, values, and practices.
Plans and procedures put in place to effectively respond to emergencies and disasters, ensuring continuity of care and the safety of patients and staff.
Efficient allocation and utilization of healthcare resources, including personnel, equipment, and finances, to optimize patient care.
Ongoing efforts to assess and enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare services through data analysis, process improvement, and staff training.
The process by which government agencies inspect healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Conditions of Participation.
The ability of different healthcare information systems and software applications to exchange and use data seamlessly, facilitating coordinated and patient-centered care.
Professional development activities undertaken by healthcare professionals to maintain and enhance their knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Accurate and comprehensive recording of patient information, assessments, treatments, and outcomes in medical records, ensuring continuity of care and legal compliance.
The rights and responsibilities that patients have in their healthcare, including the right to informed consent, privacy, and respectful treatment, as well as the responsibility to actively participate in their care and follow treatment plans.