Pediatric Emergency Carts; Signature Sheets; Childproofing of Medication Samples; Placing Paralyzing Agents with Nonparalyzing Agents in a Kit; Self-Administration of Medications; Solution for Blanket Orders; Distributing Investigational Drug Information; Surveyability of Warfarin Protocols; Range Orders in Pain Management; Acceptable Use of Meperidine; Certification for Disease-Specific Care; Surveying Sentinel Event Alert Recommendations; Concentrated Potassium Chloride

Abstract

This column addresses questions from readers about any issue, process, standard, or future direction of the Joint Commission, whether it relates to home care, the hospital, or other practice environment. The objective is to give you a better insight into the Joint Commission accreditation process in your own practice site. Any question is fair game.