• TS: – CMS: Complying with Rules for Standing Orders[REF: MDx, P&T, Phrm, RNx] The Source, January 2013, Vol 11, # 1, Pg 12  [®]

Recent changes to CMS Conditions of Participation permit the use of standing orders.  Subsequently, TJC created MM.04.01.01, EP 15 (full text included in the article) to implement this ability in their standards.  Standing orders should be consistent with nationally recognized/evidence-based guidelines, reviewed and approved by the Medical Staff, nursing staff and pharmacy leadership.  Also, as soon as possible, all standing orders must be authenticated (with signature, date and timing as required by your state laws and hospital policies).
Tip: Make sure any standing orders are periodically reviewed and evaluated from a quality/performance perspective as per the PI expectations for medical staff under MS.0501.01 EPs 4 and 7.
Question: Is your facility currently using or considering the use of standing orders?  If so, share which ones by leaving a comment on this article.  Thank you!    #JCs1301_MM0401StndOrdrs