Joint Commission Scoring Patterns
This month’s edition of Perspectives summarizes Joint Commission scoring patterns. It includes the accreditation and certification programs for the …
Immediate Jeopardy Determination
CMS issued a new QSO memo this past month, QSO 19-09. It details the dreaded subject of immediate jeopardy determination. Appendix Q of the State …
Day One Document Advice
Our TJC discussion this month centers around two topics. One, The Joint Commission released two new TJC FAQs covering suicide prevention and exit …
Infection Prevention Frequently Scored Standards
Is infection prevention a frequently scored standard? In fact, it ranks among the top few in our database. But, there are steps you can take to ensure …
Joint Commission 9 New Performance Elements
Recently, the Joint Commission announced the anticipated publication dates for their 2019 manuals and shipments to subscribers of the print editions. …
CMS Complaint Survey Process
The CMS complaint survey process changed. And, they introduced a new validation survey pilot. Here’s how it will impact your organization.
Means of Egress in Ambulatory Healthcare
The means of egress in ambulatory healthcare occupancies is an important topic. In fact, it’s the lead article in the July EC News.
New Fluoroscopy Requirements
For organizations providing fluoroscopy services, there are revised standards. Although an article details the new fluoroscopy requirements, they are …
Naming Newborns
Naming newborns. A new standard that you must implement by January 1, 2019. NPSG.01.01.01, EP 3 standardizes the process of naming newborns for …
Sterile Compounding Standards
Do you need clarity for sterile compounding standards? The column entitled Consistent Interpretation provides valuable guidance from TJC.