Joint Commission Releases New and Revised Obstetrical Services Requirements
Published: 07/28/2025
Sources:
- The Joint Commission,
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Hospitals
The Joint Commission (TJC) has published new and revised obstetrical services requirements to algin with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs) related to obstetric care, the first phase of which became effective this month.
Joint Commission Implementation Timeline:
- Joint Commission standard PC.04.01.03, EP 11 is effective immediately for hospitals and critical access hospital accreditation programs. This standard/EP aligns with CMS Co…