| Subject: | TJC Provides Clarification On NPSG 08.04.01, Effective January 1, 2009 |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Mon, 13 Oct 2008 - 11:00 am |
| The Joint Commission (TJC) has recently provided clarification for National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) 08.04.01, specifically the application of this goal in the ambulatory setting. NPSG 08.04.01 requires organizations that use medication minimally or prescribe medications for a short duration to use a modified reconciliation process.According to TJC, there has been some confusion in the field because the rational for NPSG.08.04.01 does not specifically mention ambulatory surgery centers... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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