| Subject: | JCAHO seeks comments on Proposed Revisions to Standard MS.1.20 |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Fri, 17 Feb 2006 - 10:00 am |
| JCAHO is seeking comment on proposed revisions to Standard MS.1.20, which addresses the requirement that medical staff bylaws address accountability and self-governance of the medical staff to the governing body. JCAHO is accepting comments through March 10, 2006.
Element of Performance 19 is scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2007. However JCAHO has been reviewing concerns about the impact of the implementation of EP.19. There is awareness by JCAHO that the standard is complex and... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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