Navigating Nursing Standards and the Law - Updates by CMS and TJC

Nursing is a complex and dynamic field that requires nurses to be knowledgeable not only in the medical and healthcare aspects of their profession but also in the legal and ethical aspects. This is because nurses, as healthcare providers, are often required to make decisions that have legal and ethical implications, and they must be able to navigate these complexities in order to provide the best care possible to their patients. One of the key areas where nursing and the law intersect is in the standards set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission (JC). These organizations have a significant impact on the practice of nursing by setting standards for the provision of care and by accrediting healthcare organizations. Both CMS and the Joint Commission have a significant impact on the practice of nursing, and nurses must be aware of the standards set by these organizations in order to provide the best care possible. However, navigating these standards can be challenging for nurses, as they can be complex and constantly changing. Moreover, noncompliance with these standards can have serious consequences, such as financial penalties and loss of accreditation. Therefore, nurses must be able to understand and interpret the standards set by CMS and the Joint Commission, and they must be able to apply them in their practice. Register, https://conferencepanel.com/conference/nursing-and-the-law-navigating-problematic-nursing-chapter-standards-with-cms-joint-commissionRead less