Deemed status

Deemed status is a designation given to a health care organization that complies with or exceeds the standards set by a recognized accrediting organization, such as the Joint Commission or the American Osteopathic Association. This status allows the organization to be exempt from routine surveys by state survey agencies and to receive Medicare and Medicaid certification.

Overview

The term "deemed status" is used in the context of health care accreditation. It refers to the status granted to a health care organization that has been accredited by a national accrediting organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The deemed status indicates that the organization meets or exceeds the standards set by the accrediting organization, which are at least as stringent as the CMS's conditions of participation.

Accrediting Organizations

Several accrediting organizations can grant deemed status. These include:

• The Joint Commission: An independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
• The American Osteopathic Association: The AOA's Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) is a recognized accreditor of hospitals and other medical facilities.
• Det Norske Veritas Healthcare, Inc. (DNV GL - Healthcare): DNV GL - Healthcare is a CMS-approved hospital accreditation program that integrates ISO 9001 quality management system standards with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Benefits of Deemed Status

Deemed status provides several benefits to health care organizations:

• It allows the organization to be exempt from routine surveys by state survey agencies.
• It provides the organization with a continuous compliance model, which helps to ensure that the organization maintains high standards of care.
• It allows the organization to receive Medicare and Medicaid certification, which enables the organization to serve a larger patient population.

See Also

• Health care accreditation
• Joint Commission
• American Osteopathic Association
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Medicare
• Medicaid

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