BE FAST
What does the B in BE FAST stand for?
Balance = are they unsteady on their feet
What do we do when Joint Commission Arrives?
Ask to see their badge for verification
Call Quality
How many kids do I have?
2
Marcus
Marleigh
True or False:
We can add VA insurance if the patient tells us its VA
False, we must have an approval on file.
(except ED)
What is the current population in Wild Rose?
798
What does the E stand for in BE FAST?
Eyes = blurred vision
How many days will Joint Commission be on site during their survey?
2-5 days
Which Sport did I play in college?
Basketball
Does VA pay first or second if there is another insurance included?
Trick question. VA is a stand-alone insurance. Everything else must be removed
In what year did Thedacare come to Wild Rose?
What does the F stand for in BE FAST?
Face = facial droop
What do you do if you do not know the answer to the question the surveyor is asking?
Tell them -> "I am not sure, but I can find the answer and get back to you."
How long have I been at Thedacare?
4 years in January
If a patient is 65 or older, can we remove the Medicare when adding VA?
Yes. VA is stand alone, even though Epic warns you about Medicare.
What was the hospitals original name?
Wild Rose Community Memorial Hosptial
What does the A stand for in BE FAST?
Arm = arm weakness
What is something State Surveyors would look at in regards to CMS guidelines?
IMM/MOON procedures
How many siblings do I have?
Just 1.
Hunter - lives in Denver
Can a person decline to use VA if they have coverage?
Yes, they can, but most do not.
When was the original hospital built?
1941
What does the S and T stand for in BE FAST?
S = speech
T = terrible headache
When does our window for State Survey open?
September 2025
How far away from my parents do I live?
1/2 of a mile
If a VA claim is outside of the date range, can we still use it?
NO! They need to get a new claim
Which local author has a blog all about Wild Rose?
Jerry Apps