July 19, 2018
Joint Commission revises standards for fluoroscopy services
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission on July 18 announced that it will implement several standards changes for fluoroscopy services in ambulatory care organizations, critical access hospitals, hospitals, and office-based surgery practices, effective January 1, 2019.
The revisions clarify expectations and address areas of risk with imaging, and they include a revision of required tests for computed tomography units and a new requirement for establishing a radiation safety officer.
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