FAQ Modifications
The recent Joint Commission website redesign includes an important change. Now, it contains a date last modified next to each FAQ.
Survey Readiness
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 …
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 …