Program Objections
Program Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe The Joint Commission’s standards and survey methods development processes and the content of the new infection control standards and elements of performance
- Review frequently scored and high-risk infection control observations
- Understand the scoring process for sterile compounding non-compliance
Session-specific Objectives
The Joint Commission Standards and Survey Methods Development Process
- Describe The Joint Commission’s standards and survey methods development processes
The New Joint Commission Infection Control Standards: A Foundation for Quality and Safety.
- Discuss the rationale for the HAP/CAH infection control standards rewrite
- Explain the structure and content of the new infection control standards and elements of performance
- Demonstrate application of the infection prevention and control program assessment tool
- Review the timeline for the infection control standards rewrite for the other programs
The Joint Commission: Navigating the Infection Control Standards
- Review frequently scored and high-risk infection control observations
- Examine common challenges in infection control identified during survey
- Explain application of the infection control standards in the outpatient setting
- Review other Joint Commission Standards that support effective implementation of infection control interventions
Sterile Compounding Update
- Understand changes to the USP requirements
- Application of TJC requirements for sterile medication compounding
- Understand the scoring process for sterile compounding non-compliance
Survey Updates
- Survey updates related to alternative equipment maintenance
- Survey updates related to kitchen tracing activity
- Understanding concepts of manner and degree in determining level of deficiency
Successful Navigation of the TJC Medical Staff Standards, Telemedicine 2024 and AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Review and understand the TJC MS Standards that have specific application to the advanced practice provider
- Identify and discuss the benefits and risks associated with the provision of telemedicine services
- Identify and employ risk reduction strategies during the delivery of telemedicine services
- Recognize the potential impact of AI on my practice
Caring with AI (Artificial Intelligence): The Next Chapter in Healthcare
- Understand the key developments and breakthroughs that have shaped the current landscape of AI in health care
- Assess how AI technologies are currently being applied in both personal health management and within professional health care settings, and their impact on health care delivery
- Explore practical examples and case studies of AI applications in health care, focusing on their outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned
- Anticipate future trends in AI within the health care sector and discuss the ethical considerations and potential impacts of these advancements
- Gain insights into the role of regulatory bodies and frameworks in overseeing the development and implementation of AI technologies in health care
Survey Experiences (Audience Participation)
- Verbalize common survey themes
- Explain ways to have a successful survey
- Describe one tactic to help maintain a constant state of readiness
- Discuss commonly cites Joint Commission Standards