Pearl of the Week: Ask more about regulatory requirements

“Please show me that regulation and where it comes from”

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

Even when well intended, overinterpreting or misinterpreting regulatory requirements can lead to extra work and unneeded documentation. Clinicians and practice leaders who ask why they have to do a process in a certain way often hear the same explanation: “It’s a regulatory requirement.”

When you hear this, respond with: “Please show me that regulation and where it comes from.” The answer may improve everyone’s understanding and often helps identify unneeded processes or rules.

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