Top 5 Joint Commission Requirements Identified as “Not Compliant” for Accredited Ambulatory Care Organizations

Here are the top five Joint Commission requirements that were most frequently identified as “not compliant” in 2013 for accredited ambulatory care organizations:

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•    HR.02.01.03: The organization grants initial, renewed or revised clinical privileges to individuals who are permitted by law and the organization to practice independently — 49 percent
•    IC.02.02.01: The organization reduces the risk of infections associated with medical equipment, devices and supplies — 38 percent
•    MM.03.01.01: The organization safely stores medications — 37 percent
•    IC.01.03.01 The organization identifies risks for acquiring and transmitting infections — 26 percent
•    MM.01.01.03 The organization safely manages high-alert and hazardous medications — 25 percent

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