Harbor: Joint Commission (JC) Readiness

• General tips:
  • Wear badge above the waist
  • Wash your hands! Foam in, foam out; wear PPE
  • Use 2 patient identifiers
  • Clear hallways

• Doc Box
  • No open food (bottled water)
  • No meds (eye gtts)

• Clear corridors • Place stretchers and equipment on only one side if they are in use. Items in corridors left for > 30 minutes are considered “storage” rather than “in use” and therefore are considered clutter • Clear access to fire extinguishers and pull stations, medical gas shut-off valves, electrical panels, and exits • Security of HIPAA-protected information • Compliance with the Universal Protocol