Joint Commission Revises Ambulatory Surgical Centers Requirements Effective August 1, 2024
Published: 06/25/2024
Sources:
- The Joint Commission
Relevant To:
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers
The Joint Commission (TJC) has published revisions to requirements for Ambulatory Surgical Centers that are effective August 1, 2024. The changes have been made to align TJC requirements with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Conditions for Coverage (CfCs).
Revisions include:
- Clarification for facilities using TJC for deemed status purposes that these facilities must comply with Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99-2012) and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101-2012) Chapters 7, 8, …