Comment sought on revised standards related to patient flow in ED

The Joint Commission is revising standards for the Hospital accreditation program that relate to patient flow issues and the safe care of patients awaiting admission or transfer, including patients with psychiatric emergencies. These proposed standards revisions are located in the Leadership and Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. Comment is invited through January 20, 2012

Step 1: Read the Proposed Standards

Note: Prior to submitting your comments, download and review the document(s) below. This document requires Adobe Reader.

Patient Flow in the Emergency Department

Provide Your Comments

Submit comments to The Joint Commission in one of the following ways:

  1. Submit your comments via the online survey
  2. Submit your comments via the online form.
  3. Submit your comments via mail to:

          The Joint Commission
          Standards & Survey Methods
          Proposed Revisions to the Patient Flow In the Emergency Department Requirements
          One Renaissance Blvd.
          Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181


 





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