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The Patton Blog delivers biweekly compliance and regulatory information with summaries from The Joint Commission, CMS, and other leading accreditors and industry decision-makers. We provide commentary on steps that will help you stay compliant.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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? …

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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 …

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Disinfecting Fitting Contact Lenses

Is disinfecting fitting contact lenses that are used on multiple patients in the Ophthalmology clinic acceptable?  The manufacturers instructions …

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What Are Joint Commission Requirements for Ice Machines?

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Antibiotic Stewardship Standards

How do you apply the new antimicrobial stewardship standards to the ambulatory practices in a medical center? Antibiotic Stewardship Standards For …

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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 …

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