JC Basics
The Joint Commission is recognized by this federal agency for deeming authority.
What is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)?
This must be done before and after each patient interaction.
What is hand hygiene?
This must be documented in every patient encounter.
What is the time, date, and provider signature?
This must be accessible in the event of an emergency.
What is the emergency operations plan? (Yellow Binder)
Information of the care and usage of audiology equipment is kept here.
What is Shared Point-Accessible through eCHIRP?
The Joint Commission surveys hospitals using this type of review.
What is a tracer methodology?
These infection control precautions apply to all patients.
What are standard precautions?
Tymp tips, otoscope tips and the tips of the impression syringe are handled in this way
What are disposable? These are thrown away after each patient.
This device must be regularly calibrated/checked to ensure patient safety.
What is audiometric or electrophysiologic equipment?
One minute
How long equipment must remain wet during sanitation process?
Organizations that are evaluated by Joint Commission.
What are hospitals, nursing care centers, home care providers, behavioral health treatment facilities, and laboratories?
Audiologists must be evaluated annually in order to use these PPE.
What is N-95, PAPR, etc?
Full Name and date of birth
Must happen within the first 30 days of employment.
Orientation to site and emergency procedures.
This is the primary goal of the Joint Commission.
What is improving patient safety and quality of care?
Hearing aids and earmolds must be disinfected using this.
What is an EPA-registered disinfectant or alcohol-free wipes?
This must be completed for all test results.
What is interpretation and clinical recommendation?
This training is required for all audiologists to recognize and report abuse.
What is mandatory abuse/neglect reporting training?
This is required to verify hearing aid function during fitting.
What is real-ear (probe mic) measurement?