Joint Commission Dissemination Policy
The Joint Commission dissemination and copying policy relative to Perspectives is changing. Although the old policy is still printed on the last page …
Survey Readiness
Emergency Management
When a disaster strikes it can wreak havoc on your operation. But, applying for a 1135 federal waiver can assist your team with emergency management. …
Essential Oils, A Medication?
Are essential oils used for aroma therapy considered a medication by TJC? An FAQ in the Medication Management chapter provides what we view as an …
Preconstruction Risk Assessment
How do you handle the preconstruction risk assessment (PCRA) and infection control risk assessment (ICRA)? The Joint Commission provides eight steps …
Restraint Death Reporting
CMS published QSO-20-04 on December 2nd covering restraint death reporting. It details a new electronic death reporting form #10455 that they want you …
Pre-Construction Risk Assessment
Is there a construction project planned or currently in process at your facility? If so, you’ll need to pay close attention to the …
CMS A-Tags
Throughout 2019, Joint Commission surveyors detailed compliance with CMS expectation by CMS-A-tags. Surveyors already maintained a list of medical …
Rural Health Clinics & Emergency Medications
In September, CMS published QSO-19-18 addressing rural health clinic emergency medications. In the memo, CMS states that these requirements will apply …
New Perinatal Safety Standards
The September issue of Perspectives introduced two new Provision of Care standards. They contain 13 elements of performance that detail perinatal …
Basic Building Information Square Footage
The July edition of Perspectives announced a new EP 7 at LS.01.01.01. It covers how you report square footage in the basic building information …