trators and OR managers are almost always surprised to learn they're
not following.
1. Disaster prep
If you're seeking CMS
accreditation, you
need to be aware of
these new standards
on disaster prepared-
ness. I've performed
many CMS surveys
since it went into
effect in November of
last year and found
early on that many of
you aren't aware of
these requirements.
Most surgery center
leaders are accus-
tomed to thinking that
we're not involved
with disaster prep, but
CMS has changed that.
In the event of a large-
scale emergency situa-
tion, like the mass
shooting in Las Vegas,
Nev., hospitals might
not have the resources
or personnel to accom-
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