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FAQ Modifications

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

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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Preconstruction Risk Assessment

How do you handle the preconstruction risk assessment (PCRA) and infection control risk assessment (ICRA)? The Joint Commission provides eight steps …

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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 …

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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 …

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CMS A-Tags

Throughout 2019, Joint Commission surveyors detailed compliance with CMS expectation by CMS-A-tags. Surveyors already maintained a list of medical …

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Christi Chavez Joins Patton Healthcare Consulting as Director of Operations.

We are pleased to introduce and welcome Christi Chavez as Patton Healthcare Consulting’s Director of Operations. In this role she will serve as the …

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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 …

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