Scope Of LSC Surveyors Expanded
Recently, The Joint Commission expanded the scope of LSC Surveyors. In fact, this change will require you to modify your readiness review process. …
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Potent Analgesics
Sometimes important standards FAQs can change or disappear without notice. In fact, some of those sudden changes have important implications for …
Remote Survey Technology
Is remote survey technology allowed for conducting surveys? In fact, TJC noted at the consultant’s forum that they used remote survey technology for a …
Accreditation Surveys Resume
As accreditation surveys resume and with COVID-19 cases increasing in many states, TJC detailed additional information about how they will handle the …
Victims Of Abuse
Identifying victims of abuse. That’s the focal point of a recent Perspectives column on PC.01.02.09, EP 1. Here’s our take.
Most Frequently Scored Emergency Management Standards
EC News recently posted the most frequently scored emergency management standards and EM.02.01.01 tops the list. In fact, EP 14 and 12 in this …
TJC Surveys Resumed
TJC surveys resumed on a limited basis in June. Here’s how you can expect the process to work.
Emergency Management Evaluation Tool
During consultation, we see numerous drill evaluations. In fact, many resemble the EC management plan evaluations some organizations prepare. …
Separating Infectious Patients
Separating infectious patients from noninfectious patients is a tremendous challenge in a world with COVID-19. TJC recommends a few different ways to …
The Return To Normalcy In Healthcare
The return to normalcy in healthcare will be far from normal. But as the curve flattens and states start to reopen, here are some of the changes you …