Preparing for the Joint Commission’s New Deemed Manuals and Survey Changes
The Joint Commission (TJC) recently announced significant updates to their manuals for hospitals and critical access hospitals, effective January 1, …
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The Joint Commission (TJC) recently announced significant updates to their manuals for hospitals and critical access hospitals, effective January 1, …
Since Spiking Fluids In Advance of Administration is Not Allowed – How Do You Comply with USP 797 Standard The newest USP 797 guidance states …
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 …
Which patients does NPSG 15 apply to? Does it apply to a patient whose primary condition is NOT behavioral health related? The Joint …
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 …
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 …
Does The Joint Commission require age-specific competencies for employees? What is the standard for employees who provide direct patient care? …
Upon completion of a Joint Commission survey, organizations receive a final report of findings approximately 10 business days after the survey’s …
Is disinfecting fitting contact lenses that are used on multiple patients in the Ophthalmology clinic acceptable? The manufacturers instructions …