Ep. 18: Debra Stinchcomb – Common Deficiencies Found in a Patient Tracer Exercise | This Week in Surgery Centers

Here’s what to expect on this week’s episode. 🎙️

How many of you feel 100% prepared for your surveyor’s Patient Tracer Exercise right now?

Debra Stinchcomb is a Senior Consultant for Progressive Surgical Solutions, A Division of BSM Consulting, and she’s joining us on this week’s episode to talk about common deficiencies she typically sees during the Patient Tracer Exercise and how you can overcome them. With 30+ years of experience, Debra has seen it all, and together we dive into:

➡️ The tracer methodology

➡️ Why it’s essential for patient safety

➡️ Common deficiencies across the patient journey – from Patient Rights to PACU

➡️ How you can pass with flying colors

➡️ The accreditation and financial impacts of getting this exercise wrong

Find the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to hear all the details!