The requirement with the highest noncompliance rate for ambulatory care was 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). The requirement with the second highest noncompliance rate was MM.03.01.01 (The organization safely stores medications).
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The requirement with the highest noncompliance rate for hospitals was RC.01.01.01 (The hospital maintains complete and accurate medical records for each individual patient). The requirement with the second highest noncompliance rate was LS.02.01.20 (The hospital maintains the integrity of the means of egress).
The table of most challenging requirements was published in Joint Commission Online, The Joint Commission’s free weekly newsletter.
View the issue of Joint Commission Online which features the 2010 most challenging Joint Commission requirements (pdf).
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