Be aware that TJC has revised its Sentinel Event Policy and the Sentinel Event chapter in both the Hospital and Behavioral Health manuals. The revisions were effective January 1, 2015. While the essential components of the Sentinel Event Policy have not changed, there...
read moreAnother highlight of the Annual Behavioral Health Care Conference in Chicago last week was the presentation on TJC’s new Behavioral Health Home Certification. Several BH organizations have achieved this exciting new certification option! So, here’s some...
read moreAt the TJC Annual Behavioral Health Conference in Chicago last week, a key presentation focused on the revisions to the Human Resources chapter in the Behavioral Health Manual that go into effect on January 1, 2015. So, what are the changes and what do you need to do...
read moreWe attended the annual TJC Hospital Executives Briefings and CMS Update in New York City earlier this month. It was chock full of information on the latest TJC and CMS compliance issues. It was also a glimpse into what some of the key TJC focus areas will be in 2015....
read moreAs we all know, issues with treatment plans are one of the most frequently cited areas of non-compliance on TJC surveys. This is true for both psychiatric hospitals and behavioral health organizations. The problems typically cited are lack of measurability, lack of...
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