Be aware! The Joint Commission standard on medication administration (MM.06.01.01 EP 3) is one surveyors frequently cite for both Hospitals and Behavioral Health Care organizations. In fact, it’s typically because medications are not administered consistent with...
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The Joint Commission’s contract services requirements have been around for a while. However, survey findings in this area still occur frequently as we saw throughout 2022. So, we thought a brief refresher on this topic might be helpful. Evaluating Contract Services: A...
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The Joint Commission health care equity standard will become a National Patient Safety Goal effective July 1, 2023. So, why the change from standard to National Patient Safety Goal? Clearly, TJC is emphasizing the importance of health care equity as a quality and...
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The New Year has arrived! So, are you all squared away with the Joint Commission 2023 standards that are effective 1/1/23? Now’s the time for a final check to be sure you’re fully compliant with the new 2023 requirements. Experience tells us when a new year kicks in,...
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Effective January 1, 2023, there will be a revised Joint Commission Sentinel Event definition. Specifically, TJC is revising the definition of sexual abuse/assault within the Sentinel Event Policy. Current Joint Commission Sentinel Event Definition The current...
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