Major review of JCAHO requirements could bring welcome changes.
The Joint Commission's task force for reviewing its standards is expected to produce a bounty of recommendations for improvements, but not everyone is giddy about the possibility. Though the task force is just now getting started with its work, some already are shrugging their shoulders and dismissing the effort as a lot of bureaucratic lip service.
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