The Joint Commission has published lists of the top five most challenging compliance goals for the types of facilities it surveys. The most common sources of noncompliance involved fire safety, utility systems, and safe environments.
Read MoreIn its ongoing quest to align its standards to those of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission has issued another revision of its rules for preventive maintenance.
Read MoreThe Joint Commission (JC) announced on June 30 that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has renewed the JC’s “deeming authority” for the accreditation of hospitals participating in the Medicare program.
Read MoreThe Joint Commission released on April 30 its list of the most challenging standards or national patient safety goals (NPSGs) for health centers in 2013. Both the maintenance and inspection of medical equipment and of emergency power systems were included.
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The CMS now allows alternatives to manufacturer recommended PM intervals for many types of devices. In response, The Joint Commission has added a new element of performance (EP) for deemed-status hospitals.
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