Establishments in the hospitals subsector provide inpatient health services, many of which can only be provided using the specialized facilities and equipment that form a significant and integral part of the production process. Gain an understanding of the development of electronic clinical quality measures to improve quality of care. YzhhN2VhOWY3YjM4ZTc3NTA0ZWU4Njg2MGYxYmY4ODAxNjJkMGI5M2RhZTlk Health April 12, 2022 Ten things your Joint Commission surveyor looks for in medication storage practices By: Annie Lambert, PharmD, BCSCP In a presentation by Joint Commission Resources at ASHP Midyear 2021, Medication Storage and Security standards were among the top findings. To identify trends on challenging requirements, The Joint Commission collects data on organizations' compliance with standards, national patient safety goals and accreditation, and certification participation requirements. MGI4ODFlN2JkYWUzNDA0YmQ1NjY4NWQ4YWY3OTk1ZTEwNmMzNjkyOGY4ZDA3 It is the oldest and largest standard-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. (Contact: Standards Interpretation Group, 630-792-5900 or online question form). By not making a selection you will be agreeing to the use of our cookies. The Joint Commission has published the top 5 requirements identified most frequently as "not compliant" during surveys and reviews performed in 2020, and infection control standards made the list for many programs. Fewer surveys were conducted in 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Joint Commission definition of a fall event is: A fall resulting in any of the following: any fracture; surgery, casting, or traction; required consult/management or comfort care for a neurological (for example, skull fracture, subdural or intracranial hemorrhage) or internal (for example, rib fracture, small liver laceration) injury; or a patient with coagulopathy who receives blood products as a result of the fall; death or permanent harm as a result of injuries sustained from the fall (not from physiologic events causing the fall).. The purpose is to help organizations understand whether a fall qualifies for review as a sentinel event. The hospital reduces the risk of infections associated with medical equipment, devices and supplies. What to Do Now: Most organizations are already following this procedure for one annual drill in business occupancies. %PDF-1.5 Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) Control of hazardous energy is the practice of de-energizing equipment and locking the energy source to prevent release of energy. General Electrical Requirements This standard refers to the practice of examining, installing and using electrical equipment of different types, sizes, voltage and current capacity. Determine if that fall qualifies as a sentinel event. Learn more about the communities and organizations we serve. Stay up to date with all the latest Joint Commission news, blog posts, webinars, and communications. Note: For organizations accredited under the Behavioral Health Manual, this standard applies to settings that provide sleeping arrangements as a required part of their service and that lock doors to prohibit individuals served from leaving the building or space. All Rights Reserved. What to Do Now: Our hospital clients typically do not use block charting. NC_.0s+[jXo, +-kkwf!a5gxBRki[x>$,_f]m|3ti6;^J+x]IjCyaBPcb]Rf<5Ed~ZK3Tyd.PP@sTK }i>5/ These two-page reports span eight accreditation programs. 02.02.01The hospital manages risks related to hazardous materials and waste (62.3%). Requirements include written procedures, training and periodic inspection. We develop and implement measures for accountability and quality improvement. If these locations dont offer emergency services and are not community-designated disaster receiving stations, they only need to conduct one emergency management drill annually. Theres a section at the front of each manual titled Whats New? This gives you a summary of the 2021 changes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall but also within particular industries. 2) IC.02.01.01: The organization implements infection prevention and control activities. For organizations that prescribe medication, this standard has always required a written policy defining the minimum elements of a medication order. So, the Joint Commission SAFER matrix provides a snazzier, more customer-friendly packaging of survey results. 2023 Horton Group. EC.02.06.01: The hospital establishes and maintains a safe, functional environment. )W@Nx8?NfmEldk;dAN0T6p40Tt40Wtt0C1#;Hd26 ]CyTS@iMC?vq5uzi0~P INL/4#@:,Hs10Y;TEe t Find the exact resources you need to succeed in your accreditation journey. Weve reorganized the library to categorize by program and topic. IC.02.02.01: The organization reduces the risk of infections associated with medical equipment, devices, and supplies. 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Helpful Space Heater Tips to Keep You Safe, As winter conditions persist, you may be tempted to pull out your space heater to combat frigid temperatures. 2 0 obj MM.01.01.03: The practice safely manages high-alert and hazardous medications. <>/XObject<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 720 540] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> NPSG.15.01.01: Reduce the risk for suicide. Specifically, the new requirement is that in the domain of Family Circumstances, the assessment data must now include information about divorce and incarceration. 02.05.01The hospital manages risks associated with its utility systems (78.7%). endobj Joint Commission 2023 Standards: Whats New? Learn about the priorities that drive us and how we are helping propel health care forward. YWE1M2MyMDc5NDM2YTQwOTkwYTQwNzllYmFhYmNiM2ZlMDU5MzRhZWRlOTFi Your email address will not be published. As we all would expect, total survey volume was down due to the pandemic, so we want to point out that their data is presented differently than in previous years they focus on the HIGH and MODERATE findings from their SAFER Matrix. An infection control standard took the first spot: 1) IC.02.01.01: The organization implements the infection prevention and control activities it has planned. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Respiratory Protection This standard refers to respirator use to protect employees from hazardous substances. Your access to this site was blocked by Wordfence, a security provider, who protects sites from malicious activity. 6 0 obj In this blog, we'll discuss frequently asked questions surrounding the Joint Commission standards and share sustainable solutions to help guide you as you navigate meeting these best practices. MzQ2OTNhZWYxN2QzY2VhNDlmZGZjMjcwN2RiZmYxYTk5YmIxNTMzYTQxZDJl 8:30 a.m. 2021-22 Updates to The Joint Commission Accreditation Survey Process. PC.01.03.01: The organization plans the patients care. Be sure theres a place to include this information when relevant. By not making a selection you will be agreeing to the use of our cookies. COVID-19 health care This standard refers to the requirements for health care services or health care support services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Joint Commission Heads Up Report (HUR) Library is a way to do just that. Reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections was themost challenging compliance standard for hospitals in 2021, according to The Joint Commission. As you know, TJC is conducting an increasing number of virtual surveys. Bloodborne Pathogens This standard refers to the prevention of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. IC.02.02.01: The critical access hospital reduces the risk of infections associated with medical equipment, devices, and supplies. See how our expertise and rigorous standards can help organizations like yours. Required fields are marked *. Fatalities must be reported within 8 hours, and hospitalizations, amputations and eye loss must be reported within 24 hours. Released in the April issue of Perspectives, the list covers the top Joint Commission requirements that surveyors found to be noncompliant most often during 2018. 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