• Checking Refrigerator Temperatures/• Storing Batteries in Refrigerators/• Use and Storage of Ketamine/• Class 100 Environment for IV Preparation/• Automatic Stop Orders/• Required Consent for Medications/• Patient Education on Medication Use/• Pharmacist Review of Orders against Medication Profiles

Abstract

This column addresses questions from readers about any issue, process, standard, or future direction of the Joint Commission, whether it relates to home care, the hospital, or other practice environment. The objective is to give you a better insight into the Joint Commission accreditation process in your own practice site. Any question is fair game.