The NPSGs become effective Jan. 1, 2011.
The Joint Commission Board of Commissioners has also approved revisions to the NPSG on reconciling medication information (previously NPSG.08.01.01 but is now NPSG.03.06.01) which will take effect July 1, 2011. “The new, streamlined and focused version of the NPSG places a spotlight on critical risk points in the medication reconciliation process,” according to The Joint Commission.
To download the 2011 NPSGs for ambulatory healthcare, click here (pdf).
To learn more about the revised NPSG on reconciling medication information, click here.
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