Ambulatory Care Services

Ambulatory team focused on patient safety & quality issues in ambulatory settings. Tweets reflect views of team, not opinion of The Joint Commission.

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New blog post breaks down the Total Hip Total Knee Replacement Certification process.
#ortho #hipreplacement #kneereplacement
https://t.co/77TyWFJ0Zr

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In OR Today's October cover story, our own Pearl Darling, Executive Director of Ambulatory Care Services, joins other industry leaders to discuss patient and staff safety as ASCs start to reopen.

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Is your organization ready to resume elective #surgery cases? Read this before opening the doors. https://t.co/GOgLfBb7Qy

[PE GI Solutions @PEGISolutions]

Up to 50 percent of patients with COVID-19 report nausea, diarrhea, and other GI symptoms. How does it impact you? https://t.co/UhqnnJWZ8z

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The Joint Commission's own Liz Even, RN, CEN, blogs from the frontlines in one of Chicago's busiest #emergencydepartments on how leaders can support their most vital resource--staff! https://t.co/pjIGICrf8m
#COVID19

[PE GI Solutions @PEGISolutions]

"Many of the country’s more than 5,000 outpatient surgery centers have closed or sharply cut back on the number of elective procedures they perform, to comply with requests from government agencies and professional societies....." https://t.co/wTLwvTlGiJ

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NEW BLOG POST: Managing COVID-19 in ambulatory care organizations https://t.co/L8zFMGztFF

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FAQ for Tuesday: What happens if an established provider’s privileges are scheduled to expire during the time of a declared national emergency?
Read the blog: https://t.co/SFMQ6OUlDE
View the FAQ: https://t.co/CjkqcKEzos

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@TJCommission has released a statement on staff bringing their own masks to work when the organization cannot provide them with adequate protection for their level of risk. https://t.co/6OxGPpBDXR

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Joint Commission president and CEO Mark Chassin, MD, addresses the COVID-19 pandemic: https://t.co/UsEd84IKkj

[ASCAssociation @ASCAssociation]

Visit ASCA’s new COVID-19 resources page for a comprehensive list of sources that your facility can refer to during this crisis.
https://t.co/cKwaB5hxUJ

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We have updated our Standards FAQs related to the #COVID-19 pandemic. Each day, The Joint Commission will be expanding on these topics individually. View the FAQs here by searching by setting and stay tuned for more. https://t.co/CjkqcKEzos

[ASCAssociation @ASCAssociation]

ASCA has released new guidance for ASCs on necessary surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://t.co/mdt5GiUZkG

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@TJCommission suspended all regular surveying to avoid disrupting the work you are all doing in caring for your patients in this difficult time. However, we are here to provide expert guidance. Please see our March 16 update for more details. https://t.co/vJRG0PQerK

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Meet the Ambulatory Care Standards Interpretation Group Here: https://t.co/FmbYJlBM2m

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Did you know that #IMQ #accredited ASCs with deemed status have to apply with another CMS-approved accrediting org. by 02/08 in order to avoid the loss of deemed status? Reach out to Alisha to obtain an application for accreditation via email: [email protected]

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@TJCommission’s #AmbulatoryCare #Accreditation program is a proud sponsor of the ConvUrgentCare On-demand Strategy Symposium!

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Protect your #ambulatory patients from harm due to high alert-hazardous/look-alike sound-alike medications.
Read more in AmBuzz: https://t.co/DBqVmkP1bg
View the infographic: https://t.co/1NiMEe17NS
#SavingLives

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Have you seen our new #AmbulatoryCare Webiste? Loaded with free, valuable resources for you to use within your organization. You can also request access to 2019 webinar replays and even free access to our standards: https://t.co/xSQ1p0ueBO

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#AmbulatoryCare Leadership from @TJCommission leading the way to zero, exploring new methods and insights from our IHI colleagues! #IHIforum