Apr 21, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
accountability, best practices, credentialing & privileging, governing body, Leadership, medical staff bylaws, medical staff governance, Policies, Psychiatric Hospitals, rules and regulations, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
When it comes to governing a psychiatric hospital’s medical staff, structure, clarity, and accountability are not just important—they’re required. The Joint Commission (TJC) Standard MS.01.01.01 outlines critical expectations for Medical Staff Bylaws, ensuring...
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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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Mar 17, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Joint Commission, Standards Compliance, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
Be aware! There’s a Joint Commission focus on pregnancy and mental health conditions. TJC recently published Quick Safety Issue 67: Mental Health Conditions Leading Cause of Pregnancy-Related Deaths. The TJC article covers the recent report from the Centers for...
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Mar 15, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Standards Compliance, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
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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Feb 17, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Leadership, Standards Compliance, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
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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