The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) is often called "the quiet accreditor." One of the small group of organizations granted deeming authority by CMS to accredit hospitals, HFAP has been a part of the healthcare accreditation landscape for over 60 years. But, much like its...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 23, Issue 6
Ever since it was first introduced to The Joint Commission's Medical Staff standards in 2007, the concept of focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) has been something of a bugbear for hospitals. In theory, this sort of quality analysis and review makes perfect sense, but implementation...
Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 23, Issue 6
In the quest to meet Joint Commission standards, it is very helpful to have a highly engaged medical staff. While usually not employed by the hospital, the medical staff is key to the hospital's success in meeting many of the Joint Commission standards. But how does a healthcare facility get...