Oct 2, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Compliance, Joint Commission, Standards, SurveyBH Organizations, Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued crucial updates regarding accreditation processes for healthcare organizations. These updates, detailed in a memo dated September 15, 2023, have far-reaching implications for how Hospitals and...
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Aug 30, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Compliance, Leaders, Staff, Standards, Survey, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, TJC & CMS News Blog
You may know that the TJC National Patient Safety Goal 15.01.01, Reduce the Risk of Suicide, EPs 1-5 are the five most cited standard and elements of performance in the Behavioral Health Care Standards Manual (CAMBHC). However, you may not know the next 5 most cited...
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Aug 8, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Compliance, Joint Commission, Leaders, Outcomes, Safety, Staff, Standards, Survey, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
Did you know that the Joint Commission continues to place an emphasis on workplace violence prevention and response? TJC has several standards that support the development of a workplace violence program based on an annual worksite analysis. In fact, it is the...
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Jun 26, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Compliance, Joint Commission, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, StandardsBH Organizations, Hospitals, TJC & CMS News Blog
In 2022, nearly half of the nation’s hospitals ended the year in the red. With budgets under pressure, healthcare organizations have been forced to take a variety of steps to cut expenses. But when it comes to the essential services a hospital needs to elevate patient...
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Jun 6, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Compliance, Joint Commission, Regulatory, Root Cause, StandardsBH Organizations, TJC & CMS News Blog
Joint Commission accreditation is not only a mark of excellence but also a requirement for deemed providers receiving CMS funding and demonstrating a commitment to patient safety. However, the accreditation process can be rigorous, and a preliminary denial of...
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