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Acceptable Practices of Using Alcohol-Based Hand Rub - TJC Life Safety Standards
Acceptable Practices of Using Alcohol-Based Hand Rub
Standard LS.02.01.30, EP 25 requires:
The organization meets all other Life Safety Code fire and smoke protection requirements related to NFPA 101-2000: 18/19.3.
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Standard LS.03.01.30, EP 20 requires:The organization meets all other Life Safety Code fire and smoke protection requirements related to NFPA 101-2000: 20/219.3.
CMS - State Operations Manual
CMS - State Operations Manual
Documentation required by TJC for LS and EC standards. July 2015
Documentation required by the Hospital Accreditation program Life Safety (LS) and selected Environment of Care (EC) standards is presented in the following pages. These documents will be reviewed by the Life Safety surveyor upon their arrival for the on-site survey.
Guideline Summary - Recommended practices for a safe environment of care - AHRQ, NGC
Recommended practices for a safe environment of care - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) .
Hospital Emergency Operations - FEMA
Hospital Emergency Operations - FEMA
Life Safety Information
Safety and Health Management Systems and Joint Commission Standards - A Comparison - OSHA
The Joint Commission’s Approved Method for a Fire Alarm Manual Transmission System - TJC June 2014
The Joint Commission’s Approved Method for a Fire Alarm Manual Transmission System
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With the advent of new and more sophisticated telecommunications systems, traditional methods for transmitting fire-alarm signals to the local fire department have changed. In addition to technologic changes, many communities face financial constraints that are making it more difficult to fund and provide the staff to support fire department–based alarm centers. The result is that communities, fire departments, and health care organizations are seeking viable, cost effective alternatives to transmit fire-alarm signals.
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The Joint Commission - Clarifications and Expectations EOC Management Plans
Toxic and Hazardous Substances
Toxic and Hazardous Substances