SL1: 1030.20 - SE Alert: Issue 41 - Sep 24, 2008: Preventing Errors Relating to Commonly Used Anticoagulants [SE Alert] [JCR Resources] [7.5-Min Podcast] [**REF**] JCSC, P&T, Phrm, RNx and MDxbe sure to pick up on the risk reduction strategies and other suggested actions.
Perspectives: Pg03- Modifications to the Electronic Statement of Conditions™ for States Requiring Suspension of Testing Activities:[**ALERT**] If your state is one of several imposing restrictions on emissions that might prevent performance of generator testing (EC.7.40), then you should note accommodating changes in the e-BBI. If you meet the criteria and properly document a government required testing suspension, you can be temporarily excused from TJC testing requirements. You should then resume within 30 days of the suspension's end. E&M an SFT should read this article for details.
Pg01-Gaining Fire Safety Equivalencies [**REF**] When your building(s) do not meet all requirements for applicable Life Safety Code, the Joint Commission has procedures for granting two types of equivalencies:
#1Traditional Equivalency is based on sound fire safety principles confirmed by at least one acceptable life safety professional and sent to the Joint Commission (by mail or electronically).
#2 Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) is an approach that assesses the entire building and uses a measurement method to determine acceptable alternatives to the LSC and must be sent to the Joint Commission by paper mail. In addition to equivalencies, Plan for Improvement (PFI) expectations are covered briefly, emphasizing that six months is the maximum timeline. Some details for requesting extensions are also provided. A sidebar on pg 11 pictures the online submission form for traditional equivalency. A sidebar on pg 5 outlines information to include when submitting an extension (for PFI) or Equivalency request to TJC. Note also that, even though TJC and CMS both use the 2000 edition of the LSC, they do not recognize each other’s equivalency. FYI: EOC, E&M, and SFT - by VK
Accreditation
Perspectives: Pg01-How SII May Affect Your PPR:The PPR will be off-line/non-functional between 12/1/08 and 1/1/09 to allow SII updating of new standards and scoring methodology. As a result some due dates are being changed. If your PPR is due in the months of Oct to Dec 2008 be sure to get the details from this article by clicking on the title above. FYI: JCSC
