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  • Conflict of Interest, Board, Policy

    Release Date: July 24, 2009

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    Board Conflict of Interest policy delineates the expectations of disclosure of conflict of interest and how to resolve the issue when it occurs.

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  • Conflict of Interest, Medical Staff, Policy

    Release Date: July 24, 2009

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    Medical Staff Conflict of Interest Policy delineates the expectations of disclosure of conflict of interest and how to resolve the issue when it occurs.

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  • Conflict of Interest, Organization Wide, Policy

    Release Date: July 24, 2009

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    Organization wide Conflict of Interest Policy delineates the expectations of disclosure of conflict of interest and how to resolve the issue when it occurs.

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  • Contracted Services Checklist

    Release Date: June 29, 2009

    Document Type: Tools

    Checklist for review of contracted services.

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  • Contracted Services Evaluation Tool

    Release Date: June 29, 2009

    Document Type: Tools

    Checklist for review of contracted services.

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  • Credentialing, Board Oversight: Safeguarding the Foundation of Quality, White Paper

    Release Date: October 25, 2006

    Document Type: White Papers

    Educational hand out outlining hospital board of director's responsibilities related to credentialing and privileging.

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  • Disruptive Behavior - Sentinel Event Alert #40

    Release Date: July 9, 2008

    Document Type: Regulatory Analysis

    Discussion of Sentinel Event Alert Number 40 regarding healthcare organization responsibilities for effectively managing disruptive behavior. A well structured code of conduct is recommended, as is strict enforcement.

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  • Governance Model Poster

    Release Date: October 4, 2005

    Document Type: Tools

    Poster that can be disseminated as a handout to governing board members, outlines responsibilities of directors and impact on board.

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  • Informed Consent Policy

    Release Date: April 30, 2010

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    Model policy supports CMS and Joint Commission requirements for informed consent prior to procedures.

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  • Joint Board, Hospital and Medical Staff Professional Conduct, Model Policy

    Release Date: February 11, 2009

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    This is an institution-wide professional conduct policy.  It includes definitions of unprofessional behavior and a step-wise approach of how to deal with the affected practitioner.

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  • Leadership Orientation & Education Requirements Form 2009

    Release Date: September 16, 2008

    Document Type: Forms

    Leadership Orientation, Education Requirements for 2009 Checklist

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  • Medical Staff Professional Conduct Policy

    Release Date: February 11, 2009

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    This is a Medical Staff policy dealing with unprofessional/disruptive conduct of practitioners with privileges.  It includes definitions of disruptive/unprofessional behavior and a step-wise approach of how to deal with the affected practitioner.

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  • Moderate and Deep Sedation Non-anesthesia Providers

    Release Date: April 29, 2010

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    This model policy establishes the standard for sedation practices throughout the institution.

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  • Moderate and Deep Sedation Record Form

    Release Date: April 29, 2010

    Document Type: Forms

    This form allows for documentation of a brief history and physical, the elements of the universal protocol, the presedation assessment and immediate reevaluation of the patient prior to procedure as well as providing an area for documenting the monitoring of the patient during procedures. This form is meant to be utilized for outpatient procedures, GI procedures and bedside/ED procedures which require sedation or when the universal protocol is required.

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  • Patient Complaints & Grievances - Model Policy

    Release Date: April 29, 2010

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    The model policy complies with CMS and Joint Commission standards regarding the implementation of a process for prompt resolution to complaints and grievances. It also includes suggested language for patient admission kits and Board resolution language for a Complaint Committee.

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  • Patient Complaints & Grievances - Sample Letter - 7 Day

    Release Date: April 29, 2010

    Document Type: Forms

    Supporting documentation to patient grievances including a 7 day extension letter.

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  • Patient Complaints & Grievances - Sample Letter - Grievance Conclusion

    Release Date: April 29, 2010

    Document Type: Forms

    Supporting documentation to patient grievances including a grievance resolution letter.

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  • Patient Complaints & Grievances - Sample Letter - Receipt of Grievance

    Release Date: April 29, 2010

    Document Type: Forms

    Supporting documentation to patient grievances including an initial grievance receipt letter.

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  • Patient Complaints & Grievances Requirements Overview

    Release Date: April 29, 2010

    Document Type: Tools

    Patient Complaints & Grievances Requirements Overview

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  • Privileging Guidelines for Moderate and Deep Sedation

    Release Date: April 29, 2010

    Document Type: Policies and Procedures

    Provides guidance for privileging providers for administering moderate and deep sedation.

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  • Solutions to Assist in Culture of Safety Surveys and Assessments

    Release Date: August 27, 2008

    Document Type: White Papers

    Description of solutions offered by The Greeley Company Patient Safety & Quality Consultants to assist in Culture of Safety Surveys and Assessments. Provides an overview of the Greeley approach to culture surveys as well.

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  • Solutions to Assist in Facilitation of FMEAs

    Release Date: August 27, 2008

    Document Type: White Papers

    Description of solutions offered by The Greeley Company Patient Safety & Quality Consultants to assist in Facilitation of Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and projects. Provides an overview of the Greeley FMEA approach as well.

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  • Solutions to Assist in Improving Compliance, Accountability & Culpability Management

    Release Date: August 27, 2008

    Document Type: White Papers

    Description of solutions offered by The Greeley Company Patient Safety & Quality Consultants to assist in improving compliance, accountability and culpability management. Provides an overview of the Greeley accountability improvement process as well.

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  • Solutions to Assist in Improving Reporting & Occurrence Trending

    Release Date: August 28, 2008

    Document Type: White Papers

    Description of solutions offered by The Greeley Company Patient Safety & Quality Consultants to assist in improving reporting and occurrence trending.

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  • Solutions to Assist in Improving the Cause Analysis Process

    Release Date: August 27, 2008

    Document Type: White Papers

    Description of solutions offered by The Greeley Company Patient Safety & Quality Consultants to assist in improving the cause analysis process including RCA and Apparent Cause Analysis teams and projects. Provides an overview of the Greeley Cause Analysis approach as well.

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