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.
Survey Readiness
USP Chapter 825
Although USP 797 is still under review, USP chapter 825 will become official on 12/1/20. Take these steps to remain compliant.
New Condition Of Participation
CMS issued new condition of participation for hospitals which will require additional oversight and data collection for these elements.
Where USP 800 Stands Today
What’s the status of USP chapters 797 and 800? A recent TJC blog and Joint Commission Online post provided new insights. This overview details …
Discrepancies Between Preoperative & Postoperative Diagnosis
A recent Perspectives column discusses PI.01.01.01, EP 4. It requires hospitals to collect data on significant discrepancies between preoperative and …
Family Visits During COVID-19
The pandemic cut off family visits during COVID-19. In fact, many were unable to visit with loved ones while hospitalized or in a nursing home. But, …
Useful Kitchen Tracer Information
Last year TJC developed and shared a kitchen tracer tool with the industry. A recent EC News article describes issues explored in the kitchen during a …
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. …
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 …