Behavioral Healthcare Compliance for Accreditation and Regulatory Requirements: Updates and Resources
In today’s dynamic regulatory environment, up-to-date information and resources are critical for ongoing regulatory compliance. Our team will help you stay on top of JC and CMS behavioral healthcare compliance updates so your organization can ensure continuous regulatory readiness.
See behavioral healthcare compliance posts below from our recent newsletters and access our newsletter archive and behavioral healthcare industry links.
National Patient Safety Goal 15.01.01: Clarification from TJC
Heads up for behavioral healthcare organizations surveyed under the Behavioral Health Care standards! TJC just issued an important clarification on revised National Patient Safety Goal 15.01.01 for non-inpatient BH settings. Revised NPSG.15.01.01 The revised National...
Pain Management: New Requirements in TJC Behavioral Health Standards
Is your organization surveyed under The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care standards? If so, be aware of new requirements effective July 1, 2019 related to pain assessment and pain management. First, let’s review the current requirements and then take a look at the new ones coming in July.
Ligature Risks: New FAQs from TJC
Have you seen The Joint Commission’s latest FAQs on ligature risks? In January, TJC published three new FAQs on this topic. One is particularly noteworthy since it involves somewhat of an easing of TJC’s original position. So, let’s cover that one first. Ligature...
Culture of Safety: Now Part of your TJC Survey
Wondering how The Joint Commission’s emphasis on a culture of safety will impact your survey? We’re getting feedback on recent surveys and it’s clear this is a top priority for TJC.
TJC Survey Outcomes: Update on 2018 Trends for BH Organizations
Wondering how your TJC survey outcomes compare with other behavioral health organizations? Check out this recent TJC data to see how you stack up.
TJC Survey Outcomes: Update on 2018 Trends
How do your TJC survey results compare with other behavioral health hospitals? Check out this data on 2018 survey outcomes to see how you stack up.
Treatment Planning in Behavioral Healthcare: Survey Challenges
“Oh, no! The surveyors cited us again for treatment planning.” It’s an all-too-common refrain following a Joint Commission or CMS survey. Sure, it's frustrating and, yes, there is surveyor variability. But if you tackle the the most common pitfalls, you'll definitely...
National Patient Safety Goal NPSG.15.01.01: Q&A on New Requirements
Is your organization ready for the revised NPSG.15.01.01 effective July 1, 2019? There are new and expanded requirements you’ll need to address.
SAFER Matrix: Update for Psychiatric Hospitals and BH Organizations
The Joint Commission’s SAFER matrix – that colorful grid displaying survey findings – we’ve all become accustomed to it. But how does it impact the survey process? And how is the scoring shaking out for psychiatric hospitals and behavioral health organizations? Let’s take a look.
Suicides in Hospitals: New Study Provides Data
Important data on suicides in hospitals now available! Read about the study and how TJC will move on its suicide reduction initiative in 2019.