Joint Commission’s revises EPs for deemed status option

The Joint Commission has revised several of its elements of performance for ambulatory surgery centers using The Joint Commission’s deemed status option.

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The revisions are “designed to demonstrate equivalency to the current Medicare Conditions for Coverage,” according to the organization.

Access the revised prepublication standards on The Joint Commission’s website.

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