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Surgical and Anesthesia Service Conditions of Participation

This session will review the regulatory requirements for surgical and anesthesia services in hospitals, covering the minimum required policies and procedures, as well as provider credentialing requirements and documentation issues.

Learning objectives

Describe the minimum required policies and procedures that must be implemented
Discuss staffing and practitioner credentialing requirements
Explain the differences in CMS requirements for histories and physical examinations for critical access hospitals
Identify examples of commonly cited surgical services and anesthesia standards