“The Joint Commission is cutting more than 200 standards across its accreditation programs, many of which will take effect July 1,” reports Becker's Hospital Review. Major areas that will see a reduction in performance elements are emergency management and ambulatory care, as well as infection control.
Other areas of focus for TJC 2024 revisions include:
- Ambulatory Health Care
- Behavioral Health Care
- Critical Access Hospital
- Laboratory
- Nursing Care Center
- Office-Based Surgery
- Home Care
- Hospital
Becker's summary is available online offering more details and insight.
