DNV Healthcare is now the second Accrediting Organization (after The Joint Commission) to receive deeming authority from CMS for psychiatric hospitals to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. CMS granted deeming authority to DNV in July 2020. CMS’s...
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As we know, once the pandemic hit, TJC launched its virtual survey process. The number of virtual Joint Commission surveys increased dramatically over the past year as the Public Health Emergency continued. Fast forward: TJC reinstituted routine onsite surveys...
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Whether you have an onsite or a virtual survey, the Joint Commission Document Review is critical. Your documents give surveyors their first impression of your organization. And we all know “You don’t get a second chance...
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What’s the latest on Joint Commission survey activity? Well, we may soon be seeing a return to business as usual for onsite Joint Commission surveys. As we know, The Joint Commission resumed onsite survey activity on a limited basis in June. Their approach to date has...
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Are you all squared away with the Joint Commission 2021 standards that went into effect January 1st? Now is a good time for a final check to be sure you’re fully compliant with all the new 2021 requirements. Our experience is when a new year begins, surveyors often...
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