The Joint Commission eliminates 200 standards

Editor's Note

The Joint Commission, on July 20, announced that it will eliminate and consolidate 200 additional standards, following the first reduction announced last year.

Among the changes:

• Critical Access Hospitals: Of 150 in-scope elements of performance (EPs), 31 were deleted or consolidated, for a 15% reduction
• Office-Based Surgery: Of 246 in-scope EPs, 22 were deleted or consolidated, for a 9% reduction
• Hospitals: 7 EPs were deleted or consolidated and 4 were revised. An additional 56 Hospital standards were eliminated in January.

The eliminated and consolidated requirements will be effective August 27, 2023.