Jul 28, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
accreditation compliance, accreditation standards, behavioral health accreditation, CMS Conditions of Participation, complaint resolution, compliance assessment, consent forms accuracy, documentation audit, grievance process, healthcare regulations, informed consent compliance, Joint Commission surveys, mock surveys, patient complaints management, Patient Rights, policy review, provider education, psychiatric hospital regulations, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, risk management, Safer Matrix, safety and quality improvement, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations
Accreditation surveys frequently reveal gaps in informed consent procedures and complaint/grievance processes. Such deficiencies can result in citations and threaten the facility’s accredited status. Therefore, proactive assessments, staff training, and ongoing...
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Jul 28, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
accreditation compliance, accreditation standards, behavioral health accreditation, CMS Conditions of Participation, complaint resolution, compliance assessment, consent forms accuracy, documentation audit, grievance process, healthcare regulations, informed consent compliance, Joint Commission surveys, mock surveys, patient complaints management, Patient Rights, policy review, provider education, psychiatric hospital regulations, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, risk management, Safer Matrix, safety and quality improvement, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
The Joint Commission (TJC) is leading some of the most significant transformations we’ve seen in decades. Their “Accreditation 360” initiative, the most substantial update since 1965, signals a profound shift. It’s designed to ease...
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Jul 10, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
accreditation compliance, behavioral health accreditation, complaint resolution, compliance assessment, consent forms accuracy, documentation audit, grievance process, healthcare regulations, informed consent compliance, Joint Commission surveys, mock surveys, patient complaints management, Patient Rights, policy review, provider education, psychiatric hospital regulations, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, risk management, Safer Matrix, safety and quality improvement, Survey ReadinessHospitals
During The Joint Commission (TJC) surveys, issues with informed consent and how psychiatric hospitals handle patient complaints are among the most common and serious problems found. These issues can lead to findings, increased regulatory scrutiny, and even threaten a...
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Nov 5, 2024 by Barrins & Associates
42 CFR Part 2, ACHC, Breach Notifications, CARF, Certification, CIHQ, CMS, consent, Counseling, data, DNV, Healthcare, HHS, HIT, Integration, OCR, Patient Notices, Patient Rights, Privacy Notices, Public Health, Record, Safe Harbor, SAMHSA, Social Current (COA), State Agencies, Substance Abuse, SUD, TJCBH Organizations, Hospitals
Recent changes to 42 CFR Part 2 were finalized in February 2024 and align the confidentiality regulations for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records with HIPAA and the HITECH Act. These changes focus on improving care coordination and reducing regulatory burdens for...
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