Per the Joint Commission:
"The Joint Commission is suspending all regular surveying beginning Monday, March 16, 2020. All postponed survey/review events will occur once we resume operations. If your prganization goes past its accrediation/certification due date, accreditation/certification will be extended without disruption to your accreditation/clarification status. CMS has assured us that Medicare payment status also will not be affected. Please read our full message, "Joint Commission suspending all regular surveys beginning March 16, under Important Updates.
We know this is a very difficult time for all health care providers. We are here to provide expert advice and guidance."
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Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency, effective immediately,
there will be no late penalty for any healthcare organization that is unable to meet their Evidence of Standards Compliance (ESC) due date.
While we understand the current shift in priorities within your organization, The Joint Commission still encourages attention to all areas of non-compliance, timely resolution, and submission of your ESC as soon as your deficiencies have been corrected.
Please accept this letter as official notification, that there will be no penalty for late submission of Evidence of Standards Compliance.
Thank you for all you are doing.
