February 1, 2009

Joint Commission aligning with CoPs

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After a 15-year absence, language on the RN circulator in the OR could be back in the Joint Commission hospital accreditation standards. It's one of the changes the Joint Commission is making to bring its requirements in line with the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs). The changes, posted Jan 5, pertain to hospitals using Joint Commission accreditation for "deemed status" purposes, in other words, to meet Medicare regulations.

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