| Subject: | JCAHO Standards Related to Assessment and Treatment of Abuse or Neglect Victims |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Fri, 11 Aug 2006 - 12:00 am |
| The StayAlert Administrator has been asked to review JCAHO standards that relate to assessment and treatment of victims of abuse or neglect. There are two specific standards that address this issue: PC.3.10 and RI.2.150. Healthcare providers should be aware that in addition to the JCAHO policies reviewed in this notice, local, state and federal laws may regulate the manner in which an organization cares for and treats abuse or neglect victims.
PC.3.10 states that patients who may be victims... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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