Oct 19, 2015 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
The Document Review session has always been a component of TJC surveys. Years ago, it meant the surveyors spent hours poring over documents and, consequently, less time out visiting programs and units. Once the tracer methodology came along, that emphasis shifted...
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Jul 17, 2015 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Standards Compliance, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations
The Joint Commission has published proposed standards (PDF, 225KB) for accredited behavioral health organizations providing services to individuals with eating disorders. The proposed standards are the result of collaboration between the TJC Behavioral Health Care...
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Apr 24, 2015 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Standards Compliance, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
The April issue of TJC Perspectives has the Top 10 compliance issues for all programs including hospitals and behavioral health organizations. There are no surprises here. For hospitals, once again, the majority of findings are in the Life Safety and Environment of...
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Jan 18, 2015 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, CMS Regulations, Deemed StatusHospitals
Effective February 1, 2015, revised requirements go into effect for psychiatric hospitals that use Joint Commission accreditation for deemed status. TJC added one new requirement and revised nine elements of performance in order to ensure alignment with the CMS...
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Jan 14, 2015 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Patient Safety, Standards Compliance, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
Be aware that TJC has revised its Sentinel Event Policy and the Sentinel Event chapter in both the Hospital and Behavioral Health manuals. The revisions were effective January 1, 2015. While the essential components of the Sentinel Event Policy have not changed, there...
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