Joint Commission Seeks Input on Proposed Revisions to the Emergency Management Chapter Requirements for the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Program
Published: 09/11/2024
Sources:
- The Joint Commission
Relevant To:
- Behavioral Health - Outpatient,
- Behavioral Health - Inpatient
The Joint Commission is seeking comments for proposed revisions to Emergency Management (EM) requirements for accredited Behavioral Health and Human Services programs.
The revised emergency management chapter requirements are scheduled to be released in July 2025.
According to TJC there are several goals for these revisions:
- Streamline the EM chapter.
- Assist organizations prepare for and improve actions and responses to emergencies or disasters.
- Continue to assist the organizatio…