Hectic ERs present audit challenges, compliance risks
Health Care Auditing Strategies, October 1, 2008
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A fast-paced and often demanding environment makes the emergency room (ER) a unique challenge for auditors and compliance officers. Nurses and doctors primarily concerned with patient care in emergency situations might overlook important components of compliance in the ER.
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