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evidence of standards compliance

Clarifying Joint Commission Requirements: Highlighting Patient Impact in Evidence of Standards Compliance

Upon completion of a psychiatric hospital or behavioral health and human services Joint Commission survey, organizations receive a final report of findings approximately 10 business days after the survey’s conclusion. This report outlines areas requiring...

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Psychiatric Advance Directives compliance

Supporting the Completion and Implementation of Psychiatric Advance Directives

Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs) have emerged as essential tools in mental health care. They empower individuals with mental health conditions to maintain autonomy and ensure their treatment preferences are respected during crises. As these directives gain...

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Updated Restraint and Seclusion Requirements

The Joint Commission Updated Restraint and Seclusion Requirements

Effective January 1, 2025, The Joint Commission has approved new and revised requirements for Behavioral Health and Human Services organizations accredited under the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Behavioral Health and Human Services regarding the use of...

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restraint seclusion and physical holding

Joint Commission Posts Field Review for Proposed Restraint and Seclusion Requirements

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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