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You are here > Home > Reading Lists & Books > Compliance & Accreditation > The Compliance Guide to the JCAHO's Medication Management Standards The Compliance Guide to
the JCAHO's Medication Management
Standards, 2nd Edition Loose-leaf Binder
During your next survey, the JCAHO will examine your medication policies and procedures with a fine-toothed comb. 5 of the top 10 most problematic standards relate to medication management. Be prepared! Due to the sheer volume of medications dispensed each year - thousands to millions of doses, depending upon the size of your facility - medication management is a highly visible patient safety concern. During your next scheduled, or unannounced, survey, the JCAHO wants evidence that you're in compliance with:
The Compliance Guide to the JCAHO's Medication Management Standards is your solution to this major non-compliance area. Now in its second edition, this guide has been updated to reflect the JCAHO standards, elements of performance, and the new National Patient Safety goals affecting pharmacy and the medication management process. You will get forms and policies.
Don't develop medication policies and procedures from scratch - use
these field-tested forms to prove compliance. This easy-to-read,
"how-to" compliance guide in a handy, loose-leaf binder format
provides field-tested policies, procedures, and forms you need to
prove your compliance with the JCAHO standards and successfully
reduce medication errors in your facility. Make sure your medication
policies and processes stand up to the JCAHO's scrutiny
Here's an inside look at just a handful of the policies, procedures, and forms you'll receive (remember, you get more than 45 in all - plus tools and advice to implement immediately in your facility):
Michael R. Hoying, RPh, M.S, is Director of Pharmacy at Fairview and Lutheran Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, which are part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System. He has been in this position for approximately 10 years and has been involved in evaluating JCAHO medication-use standards and applying its intent to both inpatient and outpatient settings. Prior to his current position, Michael worked as a pharmacy manager at the 700-bed MetroHealth Medical Center, a county facility in Cleveland. Loose-leaf Binder
During your next survey, the JCAHO will examine your medication policies and procedures with a fine-toothed comb. 5 of the top 10 most problematic standards relate to medication management. With more than 17 years of experience, HCPro, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information, education, training, and consulting products and services in the vital areas of healthcare regulation and compliance. The company's mission is to meet the specialized informational, advisory, and educational needs of the healthcare industry. As an acknowledged industry authority in healthcare regulation and compliance, HCPro focuses on providing expertise in the areas of accreditation, medical staff affairs, credentialing, privileging, medical record management, nursing management, finance, quality/patient safety, infection control, workplace safety and regulatory compliance. (information from the publisher) You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go Back to Pages / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore / |
