Joint Commission: Top 10 Challenging Standards for ambulatory care and office based surgery organizations

Editor's Note

The Joint Commission on April 13 unveiled its Top 10 Challenging Standards for Ambulatory Health Care and Office-Based Surgery accredited organizations in 2016.

Leading the top 10 are:

• IC.02.02.01: The organization reduces the risk of infections associated with medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
• HR.02.01.03: The organization grants initial, renewed, or revised clinical privileges to individuals who are permitted by law and the organization to practice independently.
• EC.02.03.05: The organization maintains fire safety equipment and fire safety building features.

Top 10 Challenging Standards for 2016 Frequent AmBuzz readers know it's spring when The Joint Commission unveils an annual summary of the Top 10 Challenging Standards our Ambulatory Health Care (AHC) and Office-Based Surgery (OBS) accredited organizations experienced throughout 2016.