Have you heard about virtual Joint Commission surveys? TJC began conducting these a few months ago. They’re been limited to hospitals applying for initial CMS deemed status and opioid treatment programs. They’ve just recently begun...
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Wondering what types of behavioral health tracers The Joint Commission is conducting as they resume surveys? By “behavioral health tracers” we mean the tracers done in psychiatric hospitals, behavioral health organizations, and psychiatric units of med/surg hospitals....
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Heads up! Does your organization provide treatment to individuals with addictions? If so, the new Joint Commission standards for substance use disorder treatment apply to you. The new requirements became effective July 1st in the Behavioral Health Care Accreditation...
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As we know, regular Joint Commission surveys resumed in June. So, how’s that going? TJC recently provided an update to our Consultants Forum group. Here’s some important info they shared. Surveys Targeted to Low Risk Areas Currently, TJC is scheduling surveys in...
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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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