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Updated Restraint and Seclusion Requirements

The Joint Commission Updated Restraint and Seclusion Requirements

Effective January 1, 2025, The Joint Commission has approved new and revised requirements for Behavioral Health and Human Services organizations accredited under the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Behavioral Health and Human Services regarding the use of...

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restraint seclusion and physical holding

Joint Commission Posts Field Review for Proposed Restraint and Seclusion Requirements

The Joint Commission is proposing changes to the restraint, seclusion, and physical holding standards in the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services standards manual. The proposed rewrite aims to increase clarity and reduce duplicative requirements by streamlining...

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Strengthening Oversight of Healthcare Accreditation

Strengthening Oversight of Healthcare Accreditation: A Proposed Rule by CMS

In an ongoing effort to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in healthcare facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed significant changes to enhance its oversight of...

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