You may know that the TJC National Patient Safety Goal 15.01.01, Reduce the Risk of Suicide, EPs 1-5 are the five most cited standard and elements of performance in the Behavioral Health Care Standards Manual (CAMBHC). However, you may not know the next 5 most cited...
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Take note of these important new standards! The Joint Commission will launch the new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) standards on July 1, 2023. It’s important to know that both Hospitals and Behavioral Health Care organizations have Certified...
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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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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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The Joint Commission health care equity standard will become a National Patient Safety Goal effective July 1, 2023. So, why the change from standard to National Patient Safety Goal? Clearly, TJC is emphasizing the importance of health care equity as a quality and...
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