Joint Commission is a Joke...

17 My Hospital has been preparing for the Joint Commission inspection. Frankly, it's pathetic. No saline locks in our pockets, no IV buckets left out on counters, nothing closer than 18 inches from ceiling. And, no concern regarding nurse/patient ratios of course.

Another self-important, entrenched, bureaucratic entity, that is impeding us in our work. People who have spent their time in academia, studying theory that was developed outside of the space/time continuum, in front of a computer spreadsheet. God save us all.
first of your hospital should be doing all these things JC or not.The buckets and saline locks are good nursing practice. nothing closer than 18 inches is a fire hazard and infection control issue. it is sad you are working in an unsafe setting and your management only puts on a dog and pony show, that is not what JC is about.

Quote from Ginger's Momfirst of your hospital should be doing all these things JC or not.The buckets and saline locks are good nursing practice. nothing closer than 18 inches is a fire hazard and infection control issue. it is sad you are working in an unsafe setting and your management only puts on a dog and pony show, that is not what JC is about.

Quote from VANurse2010I agree to an extent, but why does the JC seem more concerned with saline flushes in the pocket than issues like nurseatient ratios?

Quote from Ginger's MomAs someone who has been on the frontline with JC , they are concerned about nurse patient ratios and hospitals do get dinged for not meeting this measure.

We aren't supposed to care flushes in our pockets? Even wrapped?

The JC wants staffing level to be safe. However your idea of safe and their idea of safe are 2 different things The JC looks at the staffing plan which is considered safe by minimal standards and then they look at facility compliance with their set forth plan. While the JC is a pain in the rear...and we ALL know that facilities spiff up for just those couple of days...trust me when I say... be thankful someone is watching the hen house. Even if it is a well fed fox.

[QUOTE=MunoRN;8035115]What measure is that?[/QUOTEProper staffing with the right skill set.

[QUOTE=ama3t;8035229]We aren't supposed to care flushes in our pockets? Even wrapped?[/QUOTENo medication should be in your pocket, also what temperature is is being stored in your pocket?

Quote from ama3tWe aren't supposed to care flushes in our pockets? Even wrapped?

OP, how did you arrive at the conclusion that Joint Commission surveyors are all "people who have spent their time in academia, studying theory that was developed outside the time/space continuum, in front of a computer spreadsheet"?

If joint commission was serious about safety they would not give hospitals a potential window for visits. They would arrive unannounced and on night shift. I don't think a hospital in America would pass an unannounced inspection.

Quote from elkparkOP, how did you arrive at the conclusion that Joint Commission surveyors are all "people who have spent their time in academia, studying theory that was developed outside the time/space continuum, in front of a computer spreadsheet"?