How many of you somewhat dated individuals remember the movie the above phrase came from? On May 22, 2007, "They're here" meant that CMS had arrived at our CRMC campus to do a for-cause Conditions of Participation survey. While I cannot divulge the specifics surrounding the survey, I would like to convey that at the end of the investigation the surveyors were very impressed with our facility and our care and had no findings. The folks that interacted with the surveyors did an awesome job - Laura McComb, Marge Beekman, Linda Bates, Berj Apkarian, and Jo Gehringer to name a few. But beyond that, all the folks that give care and document in the medical record (Nurses, Physicians, Ancillary and Clerical staff, etc.) are to be commended as many medical records were reviewed. Surveys (announced, unnannounced, for cause, etc.) have become a way of life for health care facilities. I am excited to work with folks who are putting systems into place that deliver and demonstrate the high quality care we give to our patients.

Btw - I believe the above line came from the 1982 movie, "Poltergeist."