Joint Commission issues more suicide prevention advice, disposable GI scopes approved
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance, March 1, 2018
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Just when you thought you had your suicide prevention safeguards in place, things are about to change again. The Joint Commission has issued more guidance designed to help healthcare facilities reduce suicides and stay in compliance with what seems like ever-changing standards.
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