- Patient Abstract System [NEEDS LINK]
- Health Care Associated Infection Reporting [NEEDS LINK]
- Drug Dispensing Licensing [NEEDS LINK]
Hospitals are inspected to determine regulations are being met. Inspections can be based on complaints received by BHS. Once an inspection has taken place, a hospital may be sited for deficiencies if the hospital is found to be out of compliance with state and/or federal regulations.
Some hospitals may choose to be inspected by The Joint Commission (TJC), DNV GL-Health Care (DNV), Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), or the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) to ensure they meet the standards set forth by the accrediting agency. If a hospital meets these standards, it becomes accredited, however, accreditation is not a guarantee of compliance. Visit any of the accrediting organization’s websites and find out the accreditation status of the hospitals that chose to be inspected by one of the above organizations. Accreditation does not relieve the hospitals of CMS oversight.
Hospital Compare [NEEDS LINK] , a federal web site of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is also a good tool for comparing Medicare-certified hospitals on a variety of patient satisfaction and quality indicators.
- Previous Inspection Statement of Deficiencies can be found here: (click the link titled "Full Text Statements of Deficiencies Hospital Surveys" to download)
- Hospital Licensure Renewal Application [NEEDS LINK]
Missouri’s hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers are inspected [NEEDS LINK] annually by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Inspectors also investigate complaints [NEEDS LINK] to ensure standards of care and treatment are being met.
Health care-associated infections are a significant problem in hospitals and other health care settings. These infections can be serious, increasing the cost and length of hospital stays and even threatening lives. Missouri law requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to report specific categories of heath care-acquired infections to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. These reports give consumers access to important information about health care facilities in their area and across the state.
Drug Dispensing Professionals – are individuals and firms who prescribe, dispense or otherwise conduct activities which involve controlled substances must obtain a BNDD license. Applications and renewals [NEEDS LINK] are made through the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.