Joint Commission Revises Requirements for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals, Effective July 1, 2024
Published: 02/21/2024
Sources:
- The Joint Commission
Relevant To:
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Hospitals
The Joint Commission (TJC) has announced several revisions to requirements for their Hospital and Critical Access Hospital accreditation programs, effective July 1, 2024. The revisions are intended to better align TJC standards and elements of performance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation.
Revisions include:
- Requiring procedures for the routine storage and proper disposal of trash and regulated medical waste.
- Requiring written policies regarding privac…