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RTN1608_B3_Psychiatric Advance Directives
*TS: Psychiatric Advance Directives: Benefits and Strategies for Implementation (PDF)[REF:BHC, RI] The Source, August 2016, Vol 14, #8, Pg 7 JCs1608_B3 The Psychiatric Advanced Directive (PAD) is specifically required for BHC organizations under standard CTS.01.04.01. While that standard is not formally applicable to state psychiatric hospitals, the PAD is certainly relevant. It should also be…
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RTN1608_B4_Safe Environment: Making the case to leaders
* EC: The Safe Environment: Making the case to leaders (PDF)[REF: EC, LDR] EC News, August 2016, Vol 19, #8, Pg 1 JCe1608_B4 As in all aspects of quality and safety throughout the hospital, TJC believes the informed and active involvement of leadership is critical. This article more specifically makes the case for leadership involvement…
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RTN1608_B5_Fire Drill Matrix
* EC: EC Toolbox: Fire drill matrix (PDF)[REF: EC] EC News, August 2016, Vol 19, #8, Pg 5 JCe1608_B5 This installment of the EC Toolbox series offers a matrix that was developed to help TJC’s life safety code specialists survey the fire drill requirements of EC.02.03.03. According to the article, one of the “biggest fire…