[02/06/12]
Posted on February 6, 2012 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
As part of their on-going video series, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has posted a video on their self-disclosure protocols. Self-disclosure is a key element of an effective compliance program, and can possibly reduce any civil monetary penalties (CMPs) associated with a violation or instance of noncompliance. The OIG has provided many videos... READ MORE
Tags: bufford, disclosure, Home Health, Hospice, jent, Litigation and Risk Management, long term care, Medicaid/Medicare Enrollment and Regulatory Compliance, oig, selby, self, video
[01/09/12]
Posted on January 9, 2012 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
In December, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released an initial series of videos aimed at providers that focus on compliance issues. These videos are part of the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Provider Compliance Training initiative. Health & Human Services Inspector General Daniel Levinson stated the videos are... READ MORE
Tags: bufford, compliance, exclusion, guidance, Home Health, Hospice, jent, Litigation and Risk Management, long term care, Medicaid/Medicare Enrollment and Regulatory Compliance, oig, selby, video
[08/16/11]
Posted on August 16, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Selby, Todd J.
On July 29, 2011, CMS issued the following guidance for the use of video cameras in ICFs/MR: To ensure that clients’ rights are protected, the use of video cameras in the ICF/MR must be reviewed, approved and monitored by the Specially Constituted Committee (SCC) of the facility as constituted per 42 CFR 483.440(f)(3)(i-iii). If... READ MORE
Tags: 42 cfr, bufford, cameras, certification, client, cms, guidance, hall render, icf/mr, informed consent, jent, letter, long term care, provider, regulations, selby, survey, transmittal, video
