| Subject: | JCAHO Seeks Comments on Proposed Revisions to PC.2.120 |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Tue, 2 Jan 2007 - 12:00 am |
| JCAHO is proposing revisions to Standard PC.2.120. Currently, Standard PC.2.120 states that hospitals must define, in writing, timeframes for conducting the initial assessment. According to the current standard the history and physical examination (H&P) must be updated at the time of admission if it has been performed within 30 days prior to admission.
JCAHO is proposing to revise the current standard so that it better reflects actual practice. The proposed revisions would establish a... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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