Medical Records Alert

WellStar has an ongoing review processes to evaluate compliance with standards such as The Joint Commission and Medicare.  Recent reviews have identified instances where Medical Staff members are not in compliance with these standards and, in turn, have had inappropriate medical record documentation.  We want to make sure every Medical Staff Member is aware of the applicable CMS/Medicare Conditions of Participation, State Rules and Regulations for Hospital Licensure and The Joint Commission Standards requirements for medical record documentation to allow those Medical Staff members out of compliance to immediately correct this.  Click "Read more>>" to view the requirements.