Cardiac Stents;DEA Registration of Physicians;Use of Volunteers for Drug Delivery;Transfer Order Requirements;Crash Cart Locks;Pharmacist Review of Dialysis Orders;Sample Drug Documentation;Informed Consent for Drugs;Ophthalmic Drugs as Floor Stock;Insulin as Floor Stock;Nursing Identification of Patients' Own Medications;Monitoring Room Temperature;Pharmacist Review of “Orderless” Drugs;New Medication Use Standards

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.