The Joint Commission dissemination and copying policy relative to Perspectives is changing. Although the old policy is still printed on the last page (p. 30) of Perspectives and sounds very legalistic and somewhat threatening regarding duplication. But, the new policy changes that. It will permit accredited organizations to copy and distribute articles or complete copies internally. You can even post copies to an organization-based intranet.
Read moreEmergency Management
When a disaster strikes it can wreak havoc on your operation. But, applying for a 1135 federal waiver can assist your team with emergency management. This disaster related waiver modifies certain Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and HIPAA requirements. A recent Perspectives article outlines the process required to apply for this waiver.
Read moreEssential Oils, A Medication?
Are essential oils used for aroma therapy considered a medication by TJC? An FAQ in the Medication Management chapter provides what we view as an unusual response relative to the question.
Read morePreconstruction Risk Assessment
How do you handle the preconstruction risk assessment (PCRA) and infection control risk assessment (ICRA)? The Joint Commission provides eight steps to help you think through and manage the process.
Read moreRestraint Death Reporting
CMS published QSO-20-04 on December 2nd covering restraint death reporting. It details a new electronic death reporting form #10455 that they want you to start using as of December 2. CMS will continue to accept paper forms but only until December 31. The death reporting requirements remains the same. The reporting process is the only thing that CMS is changing.
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