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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Feb 16, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Accrediting Bodies, Accreditor, ACHC, CARF, CIHQ, CMS, Complaints, COPs, DNV, Grievances, Medicare Certification, Regulatory, Regulatory Organizations, Responsibilities, Rights, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
In any healthcare system, the rights and responsibilities of patients/clients and their families are vital. One critical aspect of this is the ability to voice concerns and have them addressed in a timely and effective manner. The Joint Commission Hospital and...
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Feb 15, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, ACHC, CARF, CIHQ, CMS, TJCBH Organizations
As of July 1, 2024, Joint Commission Accredited Psychiatric Hospitals accredited under the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, must comply with new and revised infection prevention and control requirements. This overhaul involves a comprehensive rewrite...
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Jan 9, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Compliance, Culture of Safety, Joint Commission, Quality, Standards, workplace ViolenceBH Organizations
Starting July 1, 2024, The Joint Commission approved a set of fresh and updated workplace violence prevention criteria, applicable to all Behavioral Health Care and Human Services (BHC & HS) organizations accredited by the Joint Commission. Three new and one...
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