When is a History & Physical (H&P) Exam Required?
When is an H&P Exam Required? When is an H&P exam required? For example, let’s say a provider is performing a thoracentesis in the endo …
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Which Patients Does NPSG 15 Apply To?
Which patients does NPSG 15 apply to? Does it apply to a patient whose primary condition is NOT behavioral health related? The Joint …
Safety Data Sheets in the Pharmacy
Is it considered compliant to have the 24/7 Hazardous Drug Information Hotline on every phone in lieu of having the Safety Data Sheets in the …
Surgical Tape On Instruments
Is the Joint Commission phasing out surgical tape on instruments? Why is it acceptable to use it on surgical instruments that come into direct contact …
Joint Commission Age-Specific Competencies
Does The Joint Commission require age-specific competencies for employees? What is the standard for employees who provide direct patient care? …
Clarification of Joint Commission Requirement – Include Patient Impact in Evidence of Standards Compliance
Upon completion of a Joint Commission survey, organizations receive a final report of findings approximately 10 business days after the survey’s …
Disinfecting Fitting Contact Lenses
Is disinfecting fitting contact lenses that are used on multiple patients in the Ophthalmology clinic acceptable? The manufacturers instructions …
Antibiotic Stewardship Standards
How do you apply the new antimicrobial stewardship standards to the ambulatory practices in a medical center? Antibiotic Stewardship Standards For …
Can You Use Expired Medications for Training
Expired medications have been saved and repurposed for mock code education. For example, expired pre-filled syringes for mock codes and expired …