October 17, 2019
Joint Commission: Revisions to Office-Based Surgery Accreditation program
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission announced October 16 that several elements of performance for the Office-Based Surgery Accreditation program have been revised, effective January 1, 2020.
The revisions, which are in the Environment of Care chapter, were made to align with 2012 Life Safety Code requirements and updated National Fire Protection Association references.
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