Coronavirus Resources
Since our last post, CMS and other Federal agencies have been very busy responding to the COVID-19 situation. We wanted to draw your attention to …
Sterile Compounding Evaluation Tool
A new sterile compounding evaluation tool is in the works at TJC. At the recent consultant forum they detailed their plan to share it with accredited …
Prepare Your Hospital For Coronavirus
In a few short weeks the coronavirus has gone from a theoretical risk in the US to an actual concern. The impacts already include your 401K as well as …
Healthcare Mold Management
Healthcare mold management. It’s a concern for an increasing number of organizations. And if you read the newspapers, you have likely seen the …
Closed Loop Communication Of Test Results
Closed loop communication of test results. It means that every test result is sent, received, and addressed in a timely manner, and the patient is …
FAQ Modifications
The recent Joint Commission website redesign includes an important change. Now, it contains a date last modified next to each FAQ.
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 …