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An interesting find in the 2009 updates to the Provision of Care:

Posted July 8, 2008 12:19 PM by Lisa Eddy, RN,CPHQ

Related Categories: 2009 TJC Standard Changes

Under 2009 Provision of Care standard PC.03.02.11, elements of performance one through eleven, there are now specific elements of non-behavioral restraint (protective or medical/surgical restraint) that must be measured for performance improvement purposes. There are eleven (11) elements of performance, each scored separately, that outline what and how these elements of restraint are to be measured.

Additionally, there are additional elements of behavioral (violent and self-destructive) restraint and seclusion that have been added to the existing measurements for performance improvement monitoring. These additions can be found under 2009 Provision of Care standard 03.03.31, elements of performance one through ten.

This means you'll want to include these new elements in your performance improvement program planning.

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