Joint Commission makes changes to maintain deeming authority with CMS
APCs Weekly Monitor, March 13, 2009
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by Jean S. Clark, RHIA
It seems as though we can never stay ahead of the curve with respect to changes to Joint Commission standards.
The most recent changes pertain to publication of the 2009 revised standards for hospitals that use The Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO) for deemed status. Finally, The Joint Commission's regulations are aligned with those of CMS.
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