Now in effect, Joint Commission Life Safety Code surveyors will cite noncompliance in suites with aisles that have less than 36 inches of clearance from side to side to facilitate egress.
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The alert provides recommended safety actions healthcare organizations can take to reduce the risks of errors caused by the misuse of smart infusion pumps.
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Olympus Medical Systems Group announces its support of The Joint Commission’s recommended safety actions for managing the hazards of exposure to surgical smoke for healthcare staff in operating rooms.
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If an organization meets criteria for an offsite survey or review, it will be contacted by a member of The Joint Commission’s staff.
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Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, will be leaving The Joint Commission when his current contract ends at the end of 2021.
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