July 25, 2006
 

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From: Mike Kubasak

Inspecting ALL Outside Providers

With the memory of the Tri State Crematory still fresh and the ongoing discovery of sordid details emerging from the Bayview Crematory, why do many owners and managers argue about the need and value of inspecting not only their outside crematory but all outside service providers who are hired to perform valuable services?

Here for your consideration, are three ways to define an inspection, all of which make great sense. An Inspection is:

  1. A survey, investigation or other procedure necessary for you to carry out your responsibilities to your client.
  2. An evaluation, review, study and/or analysis of procedures or activities in order to recommend improvements to activities, policies or procedures and identify corrective actions that may be necessary.
  3. A process that assures compliance with standards; share Best Practice and identify fraud and/or abuse.

When you perform an inspection (of your crematory, trade embalmer, outside transfer service, etc.) bear in mind it is not a licensing inspection or an audit. It is not a social visit. It should not be arranged in advance, but should be unannounced.

Inspections are:

bulletFocused on the quality of decedent care and professionalism
bulletDone to enhance your reputation
bulletDone in the best interest of the consumer and profession

And remember...All inspections must be documented in writing.

You can come up with all kinds of excuses for not performing inspections, none of which you will be proud to share with a jury. Inspections are a part of operating a personal service business. What you do not know can kill your reputation and practice.

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