We’re all welcoming Spring 2021 in a special way this year. COVID numbers are declining and vaccinations are picking up. A semblance of normalcy is returning. We’re all grateful for that!
TJC continues to catch up on overdue surveys. We’ve also had several clients surveyed who weren’t overdue but were just in their three year survey window.
We’re now back out in the field full force helping our clients with their survey readiness efforts across the country. Indeed, it’s great to be back out there in person with so many of you!
We have a few important updates this month. Our first article covers the monitoring requirement that’s part of the National Patient Safety Goal on Suicide Prevention. We’ve found some clients overlook that element of performance and we’re now seeing it cited on surveys.
Our second article covers TJC’s expanded definition of sentinel events that now includes certain types of falls. Important info for updating your Sentinel Event policy.
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Stay safe and healthy!
