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Critical Access Hospital and Hospital Requirements Streamlined to Reduce Burden
As part of continued efforts to improve the accreditation process, The Joint Commission has revised its critical access hospital and hospital standards and elements of performance (EPs) to reduce burden on accredited organizations These revisions provide a streamlined approach that more directly identifies the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs). Consequently, the updates also differentiate which Joint Commission requirements rise above the regulatory requirements. While these revisions, intended to provide greater clarity for organizations seeking accreditation and effective January 1, 2026, are substantial, no new concepts have been introduced.
Revisions to Rural Health Clinic Requirements to Align with CMS CfCs
CMS released updates to the RHC Conditions for Certification (CfCs) and the changes included a new CfC addressing provision of primary care services and updates to basic laboratory services requirements. The regulation updates were effective January 1, 2025. The Joint Commission has created one new element of performance (EP) and revised one EP in response to these changes. The revisions are effective immediately but will publish with the January 1, 2026, standards release.
Approved: Revision to Accreditation Participation Requirement, Certification Participation Requirement, and Verification Participation Requirement
Effective July 1, 2025, The Joint Commission has revised APR.01.03.01, EP 1 for all accreditation programs; CPR.02, EP 1 for all certification programs; and VPR.02, EP 1 for the Maternal Levels of Care verification program.
Approved: New Requirements for Opioid Treatment Programs
The Joint Commission has approved new and revised requirements for opioid treatment programs (OTPs) accredited under The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health and Human Services accreditation program. The revisions are in response to a final rule released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regarding medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) that published in the Federal Register on February 2, 2024.
Infection Prevention and Control (IC) Chapter Fully Revised for the Laboratory Accreditation Program
Effective July 1, 2025, a fully revised “Infection Prevention and Control” (IC) chapter, including new and revised requirements, has been approved for all Joint Commission–accredited Laboratories. The requirements in the revised chapter will replace the current IC requirements. This project is a continuation of the IC chapter rewrite that began with critical access hospitals and hospitals.
New and Revised Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements for AHC and LAB
The Joint Commission has approved new and revised workplace violence prevention requirements for all Joint Commission–accredited ambulatory health care organizations and laboratories. These requirements will be effective July 1, 2025.
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