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RTN1607_B2_Restraint and Seclusion Standards Deletions
• PR: PROJECT REFRESH: Restraint and Seclusion Standards Deletions (PDF)[REF: RN, SC, ’17] Perspectives July 2016, Vol 36, #7, Pg 5 JCp1607_B2 The first 131 of 225 EPs to be deleted as announced in May under TJC’s Project Refresh has now occurred (as of 7/1/16). The remaining 94 EPs that addressed restraint and seclusion are…
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RTN1607_B3_Consistent Interpretation (MM.03.01.03, EP1-3)
• PR: Consistent Interpretation (PDF)[REF: LDR, MD,RN, SC] Perspectives July 2016, Vol 36, #7, Pg 10 JCp1607_B3 This fourth installment of the Consistent Interpretation series focuses on MM.03.01.03, EPs 1-3. The basis for citation referenced here appears to be an unclear/inconsistent understanding of what is meant by ‘readily accessible’ emergency medications, where they may be…
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RTN1606_B1_TJC Statement on Pain Mangement
Recommended Readings, Tips & Pearls *PR: Statement on Pain Management: Understanding How Joint Commission Standards Address Pain (PDF)[REF:MD, RN] Perspectives, June 2016, Vol 36, #6, Pg 10 JCp1606_B1 This article is largely a defense and clarification by TJC of a number of mis-conceptions about its pain standards. It is made clear that TJC standards do…