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Filming And Recording	Effective	Mar 07, 2005

Pre-Induction Assessment For Sedation And Anesthesia	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Medical Students Doing H&P	Revised	May 13, 2008

Nutritional, Functional, And Pain Assessments And Screens	Effective	Jan 27, 2006

History and Physical for Surgery	Revised	Jun 16, 2006

LPNs Performing Assessment	Effective	Sep 14, 2001

Breathalyzers, Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems, Pulse Oximeters & Transcutaneous Bilirubinometers	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Initial Visit Documentation - Primary Care Ambulatory	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Histories and Physicals for Ambulatory Surgery	Updated	Jan 01, 2004

H&P From Non-Medical Staff Member	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Content of the History and Physical	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Procedures Requiring Surgical Site Marking	Updated	Dec 16, 2004

Sedation and Anesthesia	Effective	Mar 26, 2001

Moderate Sedation Medication and Patient Monitoring	Revised	Jan 22, 2004

Permission to Administer Moderate Sedation	Revised	Apr 13, 2005

Applicability of the Tissue Storage & Issuance Standards	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Autologous Bone Flaps	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Responsibility & Oversight	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Tissue Source Facilities - Verification of Licensing & Registration	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Temperature Recording, Monitoring, Alarms and Back-Up Storage	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Verifying the Package upon Receipt	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Tissue Redistribution to another Healthcare Facility	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Traceability of Records	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Adverse Tissue Reaction Policies	Effective	Apr 06, 2007

Waived Testing & Proficiency Testing	New	Aug 20, 2008

Patient/Client Self Glucose Testing	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Physician Competency For Waived & P.P.M.P. Testing	Updated	Jan 10, 2007

Waived Testing Logs	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Screening Vs. Definitive	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Reference Ranges In Medical/Clinical Record	Effective	Jan 07, 2005

Reagents Stored With Medications Or Specimens	Effective	Jan 18, 2005

Professional Vs. Home Use Tests (Glucose Meters, Etc.)	Effective	Oct 12, 2004

Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures (P.P.M.P.)	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Color-Blind Testing	Effective	May 29, 2003

Minimum Patient Information - Medication	Effective	Jun 29, 2005

Security Of Anesthesia Cart Medications	Effective	Aug 15, 2005

Securing Flushes Or Diluents	Effective	Aug 17, 2005

Strength And Dosage Form Listing	Effective	Aug 24, 2005

Sample Medications	Effective	Jul 01, 2005

Monitoring Patient Response	Effective	Aug 15, 2005

Medication Refrigerator Temperature Logs	Effective	Aug 15, 2005

Annual Review of Formulary or Drug List	Effective	Aug 02, 2005

Define "Concentrated Kcl"	Effective	Aug 04, 2005

Reordering Medications At Transfer	Effective	Aug 17, 2005

Labeling Medication For Anesthesia	Effective	Aug 15, 2005

Licensed Independent Practitioner Health Screening	Effective	Aug 02, 2006

Infection Control Applicability To Offsite Interpretive Reading Providers	Effective	May 21, 2007

Food And Drinks In Patient Care Areas	Effective	Jun 13, 2007

Annual Requirements in New Standards	Revised	Feb 15, 2005

Security of Syringes and Needles	Effective	Oct 13, 2005

Temporary Construction Barriers	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Eyewashes - Frequency of Flushing	Effective	Jun 09, 2004

Trash Cans	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Utility System and Acquired Illness	Revised	Jan 01, 2004

Undersink Storage	Effective	Apr 26, 2005

Tabletop Drills	Effective	Oct 31, 2005

Standpipe Fire Hose Testing	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Staff Only Refrigerators	Effective	Feb 09, 2001

"Paper Patient" Drills	Effective	Nov 07, 2000

One-Time Extension Based on Unforeseen Conditions	Effective	Nov 07, 2000

Management Plans in Business Occupancies	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Hazardous Material	Effective	Oct 31, 2000

Exit Maps	Effective	Oct 31, 2000

Emergency Management	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

EC Management Plans in Several Settings	Effective	Feb 09, 2001

Disaster Drills	Revised	Apr 13, 2005

Primary Source Verification of Education for Licensed Independent Practioners	Effective	Jan 04, 2008

Core/Bundled Privileges	New	Apr 01, 2008

Reappointment Assigned Clinical Responsibilities Dates	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Credentialing Non-Medical Staff Member Licensed Independent Practitioners Who Order tests and Treatments from a Joint Commission Accredited Organization	Revised	Jun 23, 2006

Podiatrist and Dentist Performing the Entire History and Physical for Inpatient and Outpatient Care	Revised	Jan 01, 2004

Verifying Work Experience	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Verification of Credentials Information	Effective	Sep 14, 2001

Permission to Administer Moderate Sedation	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Peer References	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Human Resource Standards Applicability to Contracted and Volunteer Personnel	Updated	Apr 01, 2005

Primary Source Verification	Effective	Apr 01, 2005

Requirements for Criminal Background Checks	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Acceptable Abbreviation List	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Reference Ranges In Medical/Clinical Record	Effective	Jan 07, 2005

Summary Lists - Divergent Components	Effective	May 04, 2005

Operative Reports	Updated	Mar 03, 2005

One LIP Signing for Another	Effective	Feb 14, 2002

Authentication Using A Single Document	Revised	Apr 01, 2005

Ambulatory Summary List	Effective	Feb 17, 2004

Authentication of Documentation	Revised	Apr 13, 2005