Mar 7, 2019 by Barrins & Associates
Standards Compliance, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
Is your organization surveyed under The Joint Commissionâs Behavioral Health Care standards? If so, be aware of new requirements effective July 1, 2019 related to pain assessment and pain management. First, letâs review the current...
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Feb 16, 2019 by Barrins & Associates
Leadership, Patient Safety, Standards Compliance, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
Wondering how The Joint Commission’s emphasis on a culture of safety will impact your survey? We’re getting feedback on recent surveys and it’s clear this is a top priority for TJC. Culture of Safety: Important Focus Area TJC is actively promoting the establishment of...
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Jan 27, 2019 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Standards Compliance, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations
In our last post, TJC Survey Outcomes: Update on 2018 Trends, we gave you the scoop on the 2018 survey outcomes for psychiatric hospitals. This time, we’re sharing similar data for behavioral healthcare organizations surveyed under the Behavioral Healthcare Standards...
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Jan 13, 2019 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, Standards Compliance, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionHospitals
So, you survived your latest TJC survey! You’ll tackle your deficiencies and maybe prepare for a follow-up survey. But you’re curious how your results compare to other organizations. TJC recently shared updated aggregate data with members of the Consultants Forum....
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Dec 23, 2018 by Barrins & Associates
CMS Regulations, Medical Records, Standards Compliance, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
“Oh, no! The surveyors cited us again for treatment planning.” It’s an all-too-common refrain following a Joint Commission or CMS survey. Sure, it’s frustrating and, yes, there is surveyor variability. But if you tackle the the most common pitfalls,...
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