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The CMS Compliance Crosswalk, 2020 Edition, shows you how to comply with each Condition of Participation (CoP) set forth by CMS and highlights which requirements from The Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations correspond to individual CoPs.

Using a table format, the book takes readers through each CoP, explains how accreditation standards differ from the CMS requirements, and offers tips and documentation suggestions for survey preparation. Along with the most up-to date standards info, this edition comes with new survey tips and expert analysis on updated CoP topics. Learn More at https://hcmarketplace.com/cms-compliance-crosswalk

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