Revised Requirements Related to Medication Compounding for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals
The Joint Commission has revised requirements related to medication compounding for Joint Commission–accredited hospitals and critical access hospitals. The requirements at “Medication Management” (MM) Standard MM.05.01.07 and “National Patient Safety Goal” (NPSG) NPSG.03.04.01, Element of Performance (EP) 3 were revised to better align with national standards of practice while continuing to align with regulation and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance. The revisions are effective January 1, 2024.
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