Sep 5, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, ACHC, CARF, CIHQ, CMS, DNV, Regulatory, Social Current (COA), TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
When embarking on the journey of constructing a new healthcare facility, the stakes are incredibly high. The success of the project not only depends on the architectural and construction teams but also on a seamless alignment with accreditation and regulatory...
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Aug 8, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, ACHC, CARF, CIHQ, COA, DNV, Regulatory, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
In the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the role of the board or governing body is more critical than ever. These boards are the strategic stewards of healthcare organizations, tasked with ensuring that healthcare organizations not only survive...
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Jul 11, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Behavioral Health, Human Services, physical hold, policies and procedures, restraint, seclusion, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations
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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Mar 14, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, assessment, competence, competency, continuous monitoring, documentation, Joint Commission, licensed practitioner, performance improvement, physical hold, physician, plan for care, policies and procedures, reassessment, requirements, restraint, Safety, seclusion, Standards, treatment and servicesBH Organizations, Hospitals
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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Mar 7, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Accrediting Bodie, Accreditor, ACHC, CARF, Certification, CIHQ, CMS, COPs, DNV, Medicaid, Medicare, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, standard, surveys, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
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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