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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Nov 16, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
CMS, Compliance, Deemed Status, Joint Commission, Standards, Validation SurveyTJC & CMS News Blog
The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced significant changes to its validation survey process for accrediting organizations (AOs). This update is aimed at streamlining the evaluation process while maintaining the highest standards...
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