| Subject: | The Joint Commission Issues Clarification for Universal Protocol |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Fri, 29 Jan 2010 - 10:00 am |
| The Joint Commission (TJC) has issued a clarification to the site marking section of the Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure and Wrong Person Surgery. According to TJC, within the current Hospital Accreditation manual there is a note under UP.01.02.01, EP 5 which has created confusion because it conflicts with information provided on TJC's frequently asked questions section on their website. Due to the confusion, TJC will be revising the note for the... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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