Are you aware that TJC has developed new standards specifically geared to the child welfare industry? These new and revised Joint Commission standards for child welfare agencies go into effect September 13, 2020. The new standards are in the Behavioral Health Care...
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Are you a behavioral health organization that uses restraint or physical holding as interventions? Does TJC survey your organization under the Behavioral Health Care manual? If so, make sure you understand the TJC restraint definition and the distinction between...
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Heads up on a potential TJC tracer to keep on your radar. It’s patients transferred from an inpatient behavioral health setting to the ER. We frequently see TJC (and also CMS) surveyors select this type of case for a tracer. So, what are the key things they’re...
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It’s now been seven months since the new requirements for NPSG 15 on Suicide Risk Reduction took effect on July 1st. So, how is this important topic playing out on surveys? First, we know surveyors are closely scrutinizing each of the seven elements of performance...
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Heads up! Does your behavioral health organization/program provide treatment for substance use disorders? If so, you’ll need to address new TJC standards going into effect on July 1, 2020. TJC Standards: Behavioral Health Care Manual TJC accredits opioid treatment...
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