Expert Risk Management and Compliance
Managing risk begins with leadership and is a critical part of an EMA program. In addition to typical hospital risk management procedures, EMA establishes an on site intra-disciplinary committee focused on monitoring and implementing the EMA Risk Management Program. These efforts include:
- Site evaluation at start up and ongoing
- Comprehensive chart review
- Pertinent quality improvement monitors
- Establishing an interdisciplinary committee within the department
- COBRA/EMTALA education
- Medical-legal consultation practice
- Adherence to CME with state, board, and association requirements
- Mandatory group physician attendance at appropriate committees
- Physician accountability and education
- Use of career Emergency Physicians who experience fair treatment
- Maintenance of credentials and licensure
- Coding and billing compliance
- HCFA specialists
- JCAHO specialists
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