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Standards Frequently Asked Questions
Accreditation Manual for Office-Based Surgery Practices

Status Definitions

Management of Information


Confidentiality and Security

Medical Records Security After HoursUpdatedJun 13, 2007

Information Management Planning

Primary Source VerificationEffectiveApr 01, 2005

Patient Specific Information

Operative ReportsUpdatedMar 03, 2005
One LIP Signing for AnotherEffectiveFeb 14, 2002
Authentication Using A Single DocumentRevisedApr 01, 2005
Authentication of DocumentationRevisedApr 13, 2005

Medication Management


Patient Specific Information

Minimum Patient Information - MedicationEffectiveJun 29, 2005

Preparing and Dispensing

Labeling Medication For AnesthesiaEffectiveAug 15, 2005
Reordering Medications At TransferEffectiveAug 17, 2005

Storage

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

Patient Safety


Planning and Implementation Activities

Security of Syringes and NeedlesEffectiveOct 13, 2005
Undersink StorageEffectiveApr 26, 2005
Staff Only RefrigeratorsEffectiveFeb 09, 2001

Practice Leadership


Planning and Directing Practice Services

Credentialing And Privileging For Providers From Joint Commission Accredited OrganizationEffectiveJul 19, 2005
Acceptable Abbreviation ListRevisedApr 01, 2005
Annual Requirements in New StandardsRevisedFeb 15, 2005

Staff Development, Training and Competence


Credentialing and Privileging

Human Resource Standards Applicability to Contracted and Volunteer PersonnelUpdatedApr 01, 2005

Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infection


The IC Program and Its Components

Infection Control Applicability To Offsite Interpretive Reading ProvidersEffectiveMay 21, 2007
Food And Drinks In Patient Care AreasEffectiveJun 13, 2007