The Joint Commission Updates Emergency Management Requirements

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The Joint Commission Updates Emergency Management Requirements

New and updated elements of performance take effect November 15

BY ROBERT KURTZ |  NOVEMBER 2017

In response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency preparedness final rule, The Joint Commission is updating its emergency management requirements for ASCs and other types of accredited organizations.

 

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