Jun 24, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Behavioral Health Care, Care, CDC, Certification, clinical records, Compliance, Cybersecurty, electronic medical record, evidence-based guidelines, GDPR, hand hygiene, HIPAA, Infection prevention and Control, licensed, nurses, personnel, physician assistants, Policies, PPE, prevention, procedures, Quality, risk, safe, scope of practice, standard precautions, Standards, SurveyBH Organizations, Hospitals
Did you know a federal jury in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has convicted Gail Russ, Cassandre Jean, and Vilaire Duroseau of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their roles in a fraudulent nursing diploma scheme. These individuals were part of a larger...
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Apr 18, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditor, CARF, Clients, COA, Compliance, Safety, The Joint Commission, TJC, workplace ViolenceBH Organizations, Hospitals
Starting July 1, 2024, The Joint Commission (TJC) has updated workplace violence prevention standards for all Joint Commission-accredited Behavioral Health Care and Human Services (BHC & HS) organizations. New and Revised Workplace Violence Standards These...
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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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Jan 5, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
CCBHC, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, Compliance, EPs, Joint Commission, SAMHSA, Standards, SurveyBH Organizations, Hospitals
Joint Commission launched its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) accreditation program on July 1, 2023. Recently, the Joint Commission approved a set of new and revised CCBHC requirements specifically designed for organizations selecting the CCBHC...
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Dec 13, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Behavioral Health Care, Compliance, Joint Commission, Opioid Treatment Programs, Regulatory, SAMHSABH Organizations, Hospitals
Winter is here! Are you aware that The Joint Commission has recently revised its accreditation eligibility criteria for opioid treatment programs (OTPs)? This update holds significant importance for both Hospitals and Behavioral Health Care organizations with OTP...
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