What is the new MSP fee effective 2/1?
8%
A Med-Surg nurse is submitted to ICU. What is the issue?
Lack of ICU-specific skills and experience.
What allied job title has the highest headcount?
RRT
Who are our 2 main program sponsors?
Donna Ciufo and Mark Rowe
What does Level 1 Trauma center indicate?
Center has the highest level of trauma care.
Which credential is commonly required for a CT Technologist?
ARRT (CT)
On average, how many active workers do we have?
~400-450
What is the primary difference between ICU and Stepdown (or PCU) nursing roles?
ICU nurses manage higher-acuity patients that typically require continuous monitoring.
A Surgical Tech resume lists “OR experience” but no specialties. What should we verify before MSP passing?
Case types, recent experience, and specialty equipment.
What is the tenure policy?
After 2 consecutive years worked, workers must take a 30 day break.
What is the typical ICU ratio?
1:2.
A Respiratory Therapist has floor experience but limited ventilator management. The role is ICU RT. Is this candidate appropriate?
No. ICU requires vent experience.
When did we implement the program?
2020
A Med-Surg nurse with telemetry exposure was floated to Tele during staffing shortages but does not routinely manage monitored patients. Is this candidate appropriate for a Tele traveler role?
This candidate is likely not appropriate for a Tele traveler role unless they can demonstrate consistent, independent management of monitored patients.
A Cath Lab Tech has experience assisting but has never scrubbed independently. The role requires independent scrubbing. What is the appropriate CSC action?
Validate with the supplier that the candidate has independent scrub experience before MSP passing.