The Joint Commission has created a new standard, APR.09.04.01, and revised the elements of performance in standard APR.03.01.01, according to The Joint Commission website.
The new standard and revision takes effect Jan. 1, 2012, and applies to The Joint Commission's ambulatory healthcare program, hospital program and four other accreditation programs.
APR.09.04.01 is described as "The organization provides care, treatment, services, and an environment that pose no risk of an 'Immediate Threat to Health or Safety,' also known as 'Immediate Threat to Life' or ITL situation."
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APR.03.01.01, which has five EPs and underwent the revision, is described as "The organization fulfills the requirements for the Focused Self-Assessment (FSA)."
For ambulatory healthcare facilities interested in viewing the new standard and revision, click here (pdf).
For hospitals, click here (pdf).
To view the four other programs affected by the accreditation participation requirement changes, click here.
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