May 12, 2022
The Joint Commission asks HCWs to remain masked while interacting with surveyors, reviewers
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission, on May 11, announced that surveyors and reviewers will remain masked, adhere to social distancing, and follow other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines while onsite at an organization.
The Joint Commission asks that healthcare workers (HCWs) and organization staff also remain masked while interacting with the surveyors and reviewers.
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