Using outside Compounding Firms during Drug Shortages;CMS Interpretation of Medication Security;Refrigerator Temperature Checks;More on Pharmacist Review of Orders;Nurse Dispensing;Storing IV Admixtures in Other Departments

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.