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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Jan 12, 2023 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Standards Compliance, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
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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Dec 23, 2022 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Medical Staff, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
Heads up! The Joint Commission licensed practitioner evaluation timeframe has changed. The previous timeframe was every two years. Effective February 19, 2023, it will be every three years. This change applies to organizations TJC accredits under the Hospital...
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Nov 14, 2022 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Joint Commission, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
Get ready for the new Joint Commission Safety Briefing that becomes a part of the survey agenda in January 2023. This briefing will be a requirement for all accreditation programs, including Hospital and Behavioral Health Care & Human Services. Joint Commission...
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