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On 21 January 2010, 30 April 2010, and 23 February 2012, based upon patient’s complaints of permanent injury by Jihad Kaouk, a surgeon at the “world class” Cleveland Clinic the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) found:

Specifically cited in CMS Report of 01/21/2010 as a result of Patient inquiry:

a. 482.13(a)(2)(iii) PATIENT RIGHTS: NOTICE OF GRIEVANCE DECISION

At a minimum: In its resolution of the grievance, the hospital must provide the patient with written notice of its decision that contains the name of the hospital contact person, the steps taken on behalf of the patient to investigate the grievance, the results of the grievance process, and the date of completion.

This STANDARD is not met

b. 482.24 MEDICAL RECORD SERVICES

The hospital must have a medical record service that has administrative responsibility for medical records. A medical record must be maintained for every individual evaluated or treated in the hospital.

This CONDITION OF PARTICIPATON is not met

c. 482.24(b) FORM AND RETENTION OF RECORDS

The hospital must maintain a medical record for each inpatient and outpatient. Medical records must be accurately written, promptly completed, properly filed and retained, and accessible. The hospital must use a system of author identification and record maintenance that ensures the integrity of the authentication and protects the security of all record entries.

This STANDARD is not MET

d. 482.24(c)(2)(v) CONTENT OF RECORD - INFORMED CONSENT

[All records must document the following, as appropriate:] Properly executed informed consent forms for procedures and treatments specified by the medical staff, or by Federal or State law if applicable, to require written patient consent.

This STANDARD is not met

CMS tells CEO Cosgrove, “We have determined that the deficiencies cited are significant and limit your hospital's capacity to render adequate care and to ensure the health and safety of your patients.

CMS is removed from deemed status for serious violations and placed under state oversight.

Kaouk Victim of OH 12:18PM May 19, 2012