We will guide your preparation for Joint Commission Accreditation. The Joint Commission has been granted deeming authority by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for home health, hospice and durable medical equipment organizations. PSN works with home health, hospice and ambulatory care organizations to assist with simplifying the accreditation process.
PSN can provide expert consulting services for Joint Commission Accreditation preparation in any of the following areas:
- Assist with completion of the Joint Commission application and self assessment activities
- Review and/or assist in writing policies and procedures compliant with the appropriate Joint Commission standards
- Assess documentation compliance to the Joint Commission standards
- Make on-site visits to perform a Gap Assessment and develop a plan of corrective action
- Perform Root Cause Analysis for Sentinel Events and any "Near Misses"
- Provide a continuous plan for monitoring compliance
- Review job descriptions, contract elements, forms and other information necessary to demonstrate compliance to the standards
- Offer leadership training on various accrediting agenda topics, such as Medication Management, the use of Data Management, QI/Performance Improvement, Infection Control or Strategic Planning
- Provide assistance with developing various programs required by the Joint Commission, including quality performance improvement with tailored databases to measure compliance to standards, patient safety, emergency preparedness/management and infection control
- Assist with the implementation of the Evidence Based Practices for home health, as required by OASIS-C, effective January 1, 2010
PSN is committed to providing high-quality consultative services and assistance with program development in a cost-efficient manner to meet your time requirements. Please contact Peggy Thomas to discuss how PSN can assist you with a successful Joint Commission accreditation initiative.