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Competence Assessment by a Qualified Individual
There is a standard tucked into the TJC Human Resources chapter that seems innocuous at first reading but frequently causes challenges on surveys. The standard is HR.01.06.01 Element of Performance # 3 in both the Behavioral Health and Hospital manuals: "Staff with...
Clarification: Current TJC Requirements for FMEAs
For several years, there was a requirement in the TJC standards for organizations to conduct an annual proactive risk assessment referred to as a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). The requirements for proactive risk assessment have evolved over the past few...
Proposed Revisions to Behavioral Health Human Resources Chapter
TJC has proposed revisions to the Human Resources chapter in the Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Manual. The proposed revised standards are available on the TJC website on the Standards Field Review page. The Field Review page contains both the proposed new...