Oct 7, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Anxiety, assessment, Brief rating Aggression of Children and Adolescents, Broset Violence Checklist, Communication, CPI Crisis Development Model, Crisis Prevention, De-escalation, Environemnt, Environment, Joint Commission, Overt Aggression Scale, Patient, Situational Awareness, STAMP tool, Therapeutic, training, workplace ViolenceBH Organizations, Hospitals
Workplace violence (WPV) in psychiatric hospitals and community behavioral health centers remains a significant concern. According to The Joint Commission’s recent EC News and Quick Safety articles, implementing de-escalation techniques plays a critical role in...
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Jul 2, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
Department of Standards and Survey Methods, Joint Commission, Opioid Treatment Programs, Prepublication StandardsBH Organizations, Hospitals
The Joint Commission recently released new requirements for Behavioral Health and Human Services organizations treating Opioid Use Disorder. Opioid use and its associated consequences, such as overdose, represent a significant health care issue in the United States....
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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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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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