How well does your organization manage policy development and the policy review process. According to an article published by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), polices can place organizations at risk if a policy is:
- Poorly written
- Too complicated or simplistic
- Inconsistent in style and format
- Out of date
- Hard to find
- Not centrally managed
HFMA further states, “effective policy management begins with a document outlining the policy-development process.This document must describe how and by whom policies are drafted, how review by affected stakeholders is achieved, and who has authority for final approval. It must outline who is responsible for communication and education, how policies are maintained and periodically reviewed, and how accessibility is assured”.
Join us on October 6 at 11:00 am CST when SDAHO hosts “Key Strategies in Developing Policies and Procedures“. During this webinar, our experts from Pathway Health will walk through key aspects of the research, development and follow up involved in the development of policies and procedures. Our experts will also review template examples, strategies for identifying essential inclusions in your process (i.e., regulatory compliance, standards of practice etc.) and a process for review and revisions. Click here for more information.
Policies that are well written, reviewed on a regular basis, and up to date with current best practices, assist caregivers in performing their jobs safely and efficiently.
