Mar 9, 2022 by Barrins & Associates
CMS Regulations, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionHospitals
Heads up! There’s a new session on the Hospital survey agenda in 2022. It’s the Joint Commission Grievance Review session. So, let’s take a look at what’s involved and how you can best prepare. Joint Commission Grievance Review: What’s Included? First, the surveyors...
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Jan 18, 2022 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 2022 standards effective 1/1/22? Now’s the time for a final check to be sure you’re fully compliant with the new 2022 requirements. Experience tells us when a new year kicks in, surveyors...
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Dec 17, 2021 by Barrins & Associates
Environment of Care, Joint Commission, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
An important Joint Commission fire drill requirement is you must vary the timing of your drills. Seems simple, right? Surprisingly, many organizations overlook this requirement. As a result, they get a finding on their survey. So, let’s review what’s needed to be in...
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Oct 11, 2021 by Barrins & Associates
Standards Compliance, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations
Does TJC survey your organization under the Behavioral Health & Human Services standards? If so, it’s important to be aware of the training requirements for the Joint Commission BH pain management standards. We notice organizations sometimes overlook these...
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Aug 2, 2021 by Barrins & Associates
Life Safety, Survey Readiness, The Joint CommissionBH Organizations
Heads up! New Life Safety requirements went into effect 7/1/21 for organizations accredited under TJC’s Behavioral Health Care and Human Services program The new requirements apply to residential programs. Specifically, there are two types of buildings covered by the...
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