HACP Preparatory Course & National Examination
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About the Education Program
The HACP Examination Preparatory Course brings you the latest information on the CMS Conditions of Participation and deemed-status accreditation standards for acute care hospitals. Topics to be covered include:
- Overview of the survey process, policies, and requirements.
- A systematic review of the Conditions of Participation for Acute Care Hospitals using the interpretive guidelines and CMS survey procedures.
- Hot button issues and how to comply with them.
- Key content areas of the HACP examination.
- How to be "survey ready" every day.
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Participants Will Receive
- A complete syllabus of all course materials
- The 2012 Official HACP Study Guide
- The HACP Applicant Handbook which contains detailed information about the certification and attendant policies.
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| Participants who take the preparatory course and then sit for the exam have a 98% pass rate! |
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| Agenda / Course Description |
| HACP Examination Preparatory Course – June 5, 2012 |
| Registration |
0800 - 0830 |
Welcome / Overview of HACP Certification
- Outlines the requirements for HACP certification, examination rules, and in-person testing process.
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0830 - 0845 |
The Accreditation / Certification Survey Process
- Discusses the CMS and deemed status agency survey process, including scoring methodology for deficiencies and key accreditation decision drivers. Also outlines significant accreditation and survey participation requirements for hospitals;
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0845 - 1000 |
| Break |
1000 - 1015 |
Accreditation Standards & the CMS Conditions of Participation
- In-depth discussion of accreditation standards and the acute care
hospital Medicare interpretive guidelines
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1015 - 1200 |
| Lunch |
1200 - 1300 |
Accreditation Standards &The CMS Conditions of Participation
- In-depth discussion of accreditation standards and the acute care
hospital Medicare interpretive guidelines
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1300 - 1415 |
| Break |
1415 - 1430 |
Challenging and Problematic Compliance Areas
- This section of the program will systematically review the most problematic standards and regulations for hospitals. Included will be how these standards and regulations are surveyed, and strategies for compliance.
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1430 - 1600 |
| Adjournment |
1600 |
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| Woven throughout the education program will be a review of key content areas comprising the HACP examination! |
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| National HACP Examination – June 6, 2012 |
| Registration & Continental Breakfast |
0800 - 0830 |
HACP Examination
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0830 - 1200 |
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Faculty
Rick Curtis is Chair of the HACP Board of Examiners. Rick is nationally recognized as an expert  on accreditation standards, and the CMS Conditions of Participation. Rick has been a regular speaker at numerous state and national conferences on accreditation and regulatory compliance.
He has held both clinical and executive management level positions in Quality, Risk, Education, Infection Control, and Regulatory Compliance. Rick received his Nursing Degree from the University of Hawaii and has a Master of Science Degree in Health Services Administration. Rick is a resident of Round Rock, TX. |
Terms & Conditions
- Space is limited and registrations will be accommodated on a first come / first serve basis. Deadline for registration is 5/18/12.
- The HACP preparatory course and examination fee is non-refundable. If you do not take the exam on 6/5/12 you will need to reapply.
- See the HACP Applicant Handbook for additional terms and conditions. Early registration is strongly advised.
- Registration confirmation, the HACP study guide, and the HACP Applicant Handbook will be sent via email prior to the course and exam dates.
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Continuing Education Credit
This program has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality.
Participants should check with their respective professional body to determine eligibility to use CEU towards licensure requirements |
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