2008 Standards FAQs

Standards Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Home Care (CAMHC)

Status Definitions

Ethics, Rights and Responsibilities


Organization Ethics

Providing Financial Incentives to StaffEffectiveSep 14, 2001

Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services


Assessment

Spiritual AssessmentRevisedJan 01, 2004
LPNs Performing AssessmentEffectiveSep 14, 2001
Breathalyzers, Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems, Pulse Oximeters & Transcutaneous BilirubinometersRevisedApr 01, 2005

Providing Care, Treatment and Services

Wound IrrigationEffectiveSep 14, 2001
Physician's Orders to Perform Pulse OximetryUpdatedMar 15, 2002

Waived Testing

Waived Testing & Proficiency TestingNewAug 20, 2008
Patient/Client Self Glucose TestingRevisedApr 01, 2005
Physician Competency For Waived & P.P.M.P. TestingUpdatedJan 10, 2007
Waived TestingUpdatedAug 22, 2006
Waived Testing LogsRevisedApr 01, 2005
Screening Vs. DefinitiveRevisedApr 01, 2005
Reference Ranges In Medical/Clinical RecordEffectiveJan 07, 2005
Reagents Stored With Medications Or SpecimensEffectiveJan 18, 2005
Professional Vs. Home Use Tests (Glucose Meters, Etc.)EffectiveOct 12, 2004
Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures (P.P.M.P.)RevisedApr 01, 2005
Color-Blind TestingEffectiveMay 29, 2003

Medication Management


Ordering and Transcribing

Diagnosis, Condition, Indication-For-Use In OrderEffectiveAug 08, 2005

Selection and Procurement

Annual Review of Formulary or Drug ListEffectiveAug 02, 2005

Storage

Medication Refrigerator Temperature LogsEffectiveAug 15, 2005
Define "Concentrated Kcl"EffectiveAug 04, 2005

Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infection


The IC Program and Its Components

Infection Control Applicability To Offsite Interpretive Reading ProvidersEffectiveMay 21, 2007
Licensed Independent Practitioner Health ScreeningEffectiveAug 02, 2006
Food And Drinks In Patient Care AreasEffectiveJun 13, 2007

Leadership


Leadership

Credentialing And Privileging For Providers From Joint Commission Accredited OrganizationEffectiveJul 19, 2005
Annual Requirements in New StandardsRevisedFeb 15, 2005

Environmental Safety and Equipment Management


Planning and Implementation Activities

Temporary Construction BarriersRevisedApr 01, 2005
Eyewashes - Frequency of FlushingEffectiveJun 09, 2004
Oxygen CylindersEffectiveSep 14, 2001
Volumetric Checks for Home Infusion PumpsEffectiveSep 13, 2001
Maintenance RequirementsUpdatedJan 01, 2004
Electrical Equipment Set-upEffectiveSep 14, 2001
Undersink StorageEffectiveApr 26, 2005
"Paper Patient" DrillsEffectiveNov 07, 2000
One-Time Extension Based on Unforeseen ConditionsEffectiveNov 07, 2000
Management Plans in Business OccupanciesRevisedApr 01, 2005
Hazardous MaterialEffectiveOct 31, 2000
Exit MapsEffectiveOct 31, 2000
Emergency ManagementRevisedApr 01, 2005

Management of Human Resources


Planning

Requirements for Criminal Background ChecksRevisedApr 01, 2005
Human Resource Standards Applicability to Contracted and Volunteer PersonnelUpdatedApr 01, 2005
Primary Source VerificationEffectiveApr 01, 2005

Management of Information


Confidentiality and Security

Medical Records Security After HoursUpdatedJun 13, 2007

Patient Specific Information

One LIP Signing for AnotherEffectiveFeb 14, 2002