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Use This Handy Chart to Remember What Equals a Physician Signature
Published on Sat Mar 12, 2011
Steer clear of stamps. Learning the ins and outs of what constitutes a compliant handwritten signature can be tricky, but isn't impossible. Compare your charts to these tips from Judith Blaszczyk, RN, CPC, ACS-PM, of Auditing for Compliance and Education in Leawood, Kan., and Marvel Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ASC-PM, CHCO, owner of MJH Consulting in Denver, Co., to determine if your group needs to update its signature strategy.