COVID-19 Webinar for Disease-Specific Care Certification - Q&A With The Joint Commission - April 1, 2021

What has changed about the review process? The review process and its components will remain the same however here are some guidelines for the review: • Limiting the number of individuals in group sessions • The use of audio or videoconferencing could be incorporated to safely expand the number of attendees for sessions • Use of masks will be a routine practice • Maximize the use of technology to. [...] Pre-Submitted Questions When will The Joint Commission resume DSC surveys and will we still have the option for virtual if we had previously opted in to do virtual? 26 © 2021 The Joint Commission. [...] Pre-Submitted Questions Does The Joint Commission expect to be on time with the upcoming surveys? 27 © 2021 The Joint Commission. [...] Pre-Submitted Questions Will the hospital contact receive a readiness call prior to the survey? What is the timeframe for the survey after the call? 30 © 2021 The Joint Commission. [...] Pre-Submitted Questions Does The Joint Commission expect to see COVID-19 documented in the Infection Control plan? 36 © 2021 The Joint Commission.