Continuous compliance in the environment of care.
JCAHO Environment of Care standards have not changed significantly, according to the author, but the focus of EC surveys has, with special attention paid to implementation of the standards. The article reviews the survey agenda that can be expected when your physical plant is toured by Life Safety Code surveyors.
Burke
Sandra M
SM
HDS Consulting, Tampa, FL, USA.
D000068:Accreditation; D002028:Building Codes; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000592:standards*; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014481:United States