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• November 7, 2012 (PDF) [®]
  
• ICM Profile to launch on Connect; PPR submission extended to February 11, 2013 – The ICM Profile launched November 12, 2012.  The deadline for submitting PPRs or FSAs with due dates after November 12, 2012 is extended to February 11, 2013. [REF: JCAAP, JCSC, PI, LDR]
  

• October 31, 2012 (PDF) [®]
• Teleconference – Hospital Human Resources and Temporary Health Care Staffing Firms – Working Together to Streamline Joint Commission Requirements – How can hospitals work more effectively with temporary staffing firms? Suggested audience: Hospital human resources directors and nurse managers responsible for temporary staff. November 28, 2012, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. CT. [FYI: HR, RNx]
  

• October 24, 2012 (PDF) [®]
• Tips for documenting fire response testing – EC.02.03.05 requires documentation of the maintenance, inspection, and testing of fire safety features.  As proof of testing, all fire safety devices must be listed on an inventory (electronic or paper).  [REF: EOC, SFT]

• Joint Commission Topic Library (JTL)

• 10/30/12: Accreditation Process Overview (PDF1211) [®] [FYI: GB, JCCAP, JCSC, LDR] – Brief description of standards, survey process, accreditation decisions and post accreditation expectations by TJC.
  

SPHCC Library Additions & Full Text Articles

• Full Text Articles (Requirements)
  • NTOCC Measures Work Group: Transitions of Care Measures (PDF1211)  [®]

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