Fire Drills In ORs & Hyperbaric Services
A new matrix updates changes on how fire drills in ORs and hyperbaric services are scored. Read more about these requirements.
Survey Readiness
Non Compliant Hospital Elevator Wraps
Do you have non compliant hospital elevator wraps? The Joint Commission started score facilities when they didn't follow this standard.
Spare Circuit Breakers
Are your spare circuit breakers actually spare in the eyes of The Joint Commission? They are if you follow these guidelines!
Home Care Emergency Management
The home care emergency management process is changing, specifically in three areas. Here are steps you should take to remain compliant.
Life Safety Standards Prepublication
The recent life safety prepublication standards update shows that TJC will focus more on these key building occupancy areas than before.
Hospitals Without Walls
The hospitals without walls program permits you to provide care in the home for patients but only if you follow these specific guidelines.
Joint Commission Advisory Group Update
The Joint Commission Advisory Group issued new updates for upcoming surveys and temporary staffing training requirements.
Medication Storage
These two Joint Commission consistent interpretation highlights describe medication storage requirements that are important to consider.
Medical Staff Tracer Tools
The new medical staff tracer tools provide the medical staff with a structured process and standardized approach for conducting a tracer.
Fire Drills In Healthcare Settings
Fire drills are an important consideration for all healthcare organizations. Take these steps to ensure they are effective and compliant.