Outpatient Colonoscopy Measures

(December 2017 reporting is based on discharges from January to December 2016)

More recent data is also available reporting discharges from January-December 2017


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Facility has implemented Provation which provides a template for required documentation by physicians. New software implemented in January 2018 to make it easier for physicians to document appropriate follow up interval. Education to all providers performing colonoscopy cases (GI providers and surgeons) regarding the CMS guidelines were implemented. Monthly results are reviewed and re-education provided as needed. We are working with physicians to ensure the appropriate documentation is present in the medical record. Completed education of staff and physicians regarding CMS requirements. All fallouts are addressed as soon as abstraction of information is complete. An New software implemented in January 2018 to make it easier for physicians to document appropriate follow up interval. Provation software rolled out Dec 2017 to improve electronic documentation practices. Physician re-education of CMS guidelines recently completed. We are working with physicians to ensure the appropriate documentation is present in the medical record.

Completed education of staff and physicians regarding CMS requirements. All fallouts are addressed as soon as abstraction of information is complete. An