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1 2016 THE HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT John Maurer, SASHE, CHFM, CHSP Engineering Department The Joint Commission
2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to: 1. Understand the challenging standards 2. Understand recent and upcoming survey process enhancements 3. Understand upcoming standards changes Department of Engineering
3 Most Cited Standards Standard 2014 % Noncompliance 2015 % Noncompliance 2015 Rank EC % 62% 1 IC % 59% 2 EC % 58% 3 LS % 51% 4 LS % 50% 5 RC % 47% 6 LS % 46% 7 LS % 43% 8 PC % 40% 9 EC % 39% 10 Department of Engineering
4 EC EP 1 UNSAFE PATIENT ENVIRONMENT Department of Engineering
5 #1 EC EP 1 & 13 62% EP 1 Interior spaces meet the needs of the patient population and are safe and suitable to the care, treatment and services provided The organization must provide a safe environment Unsecured oxygen cylinders Segregation Ligature/self harm risks (i.e. BHC) Note: Outdoor safety is scored at EC EP 5 Department of Engineering
6 EC EP 13 EP 13 The organization maintains ventilation, temperature and humidity levels suitable for the care, treatment and services provided Ventilation: i.e. doors held open by air pressure; odors Temperature: Hot / Cold calls Humidity Primary concern is for areas >60%RH Mold growth is possible EP 20 Patient care areas are clean and free of offensive odors Department of Engineering
7 CATEGORICAL WAIVER PROCESS If the organization decides to use categorical waivers they must 1. Ensure full compliance with the appropriate code reference 2. Document the decision to adopt the categorical waiver LS issues document in the SOC BBI Additional Comments For Environment of Care items document by Minutes in discussion at the Environment of Care Committee (or equivalent) 3. Declare the decision at the beginning of any survey See also November 2013 Perspectives Department of Engineering
8 RELATIVE HUMIDITY (RH) FGI Guidelines (2010) allows expanding the RH range from 35 60% to 20 60% RH > 35 % RH is based on NFPA , Section % RH is based on ASHRAE See EC EP 1 CMS S&C Hospital, CAH & ASC letter dated 2/20/2015 S&C LSC & ASC permits hospitals and CAH to use a LSC categorical waiver to establish Department of Engineering
9 RELATIVE HUMIDITY (RH) CMS S&C Hospital, CAH & ASC letter dated 2/20/2015 stated S&C LSC & ASC permits hospitals and CAH to use a LSC categorical waiver to establish an RH level <35% in anesthetizing (i.e. OR) locations Before electing to use the categorical waiver hospitals and CAHs are expected to ensure the humidity levels in their ORs are compatible with manufactures instructions for use (IFUs) for supplies and equipment used in that setting Department of Engineering
10 LD The hospital effectively manages its programs, services, sites, or departments EP 4: Staff are held accountable for their responsibilities Used when leadership has allowed non compliance to exist without correction Sometimes used when situation is serious but does not warrant a decision rule 2013: 33% # : 22% # : 20% #23 Department of Engineering
11 SURVEY PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS Copyright, The Joint Commission
12 IMPROVEMENTS PILOT TESTED Revised agenda for Life Safety surveyor Evaluation starts upon arrival Specified OR Survey time A single document list and tracking tool for both customers and surveyors Time allotted for primary surveyor responsibilities Department of Engineering
13 PRIMARY LSCS SURVEY RESPONSIBILITIES LS (SOC) LS (ILSM) EC (Fire Response Plan) EC (Fire Drills) EC (Fire Equipment Maintenance) EC (EP 15 Pressure Relationships) EC (Emergency Power Testing) EC (Piped Medical Gas Testing) Department of Engineering
14 SURVEY RESOURCE To prepare for document review, the Survey Activity Guide has been updated to include Life Safety and Environment of Care Document List and Review Tool This new resource is located on The Joint Commission website at code_information resources/ This resource is also at the Joint Commission Connect extranet site Department of Engineering
15 PRE-SURVEY CHECKLIST: EC, EM & LS Department of Engineering
16 PRE-SURVEY CHECKLIST: EC & LS Department of Engineering
17 PROJECT REFRESH Copyright, The Joint Commission
18 WHAT IS PROJECT REFRESH? A series of 11 inter-related and/or interdependent process improvement initiatives underway at The Joint Commission Guiding principles: Simplification, Relevancy, Innovation, Transparency Major initiatives to highlight at this time: SAFER Matrix Post-Survey Follow-up Clarifications Department of Engineering
19 Outcomes of REFRESH Projects Real-time information gathering between surveyors and Standards Interpretation Group during survey Enhanced mobile technology Fewer standards Revised criticality models Easier & less complex decision process Streamlined post-survey process Higher consistency in interpretation of standards Department of Engineering
20 SURVEY ANALYSIS FOR EVALUATING RISK (SAFER) MATRIX SEE ALSO MAY 2016 PERSPECTIVES
21 CURRENT STATE There are multiple different taggings that The Joint Commission uses for our Elements of Performance (EPs). For example, we tag EPs as Direct versus Indirect, A category vs. C category, Measure of Success (MOS) required or not, Risk Icon or not, etc. These multiple taggings were identified by different groups of staff, at different points in time, and are used for different reasons (ESC timeframe, decision rules, ICM, etc.). Department of Engineering
22 Current State Tag Definition What does it mean to customer? A vs. C Indirect vs. Direct MOS Risk Icon A: Structural components (policies, plans) C: Process components (frequency of observed non-compliance) Direct: Immediate impact on patient care. Indirect: Impact on patient care is not immediate but can become so over time if not addressed. An MOS is a numeric or quantifiable measure, typically related to an audit, which determines whether an action is effective and sustained. Identifies specific risks, as assessed by a system s proximity to patient, probability of harm, severity of harm, and number of patients at risk. Determines how many times an issue has to be observed before it triggers an RFI. Determines whether organization has 45 days (Direct) or 60 days (Indirect) to submit Evidence of Standards Compliance. Also impacts Decision model. Determines whether or not organization has to submit data for a particular finding. Standards with a Risk Icon are required for self-evaluation during Intra-cycle Monitoring.
23 PROBLEM The existing multiple EP taggings require extensive upkeep (some have not been updated in years), are confusing to our customers, and at times contradict each other. While the taggings attempt to prioritize those EPs that are most critical, they often result in one size fits all follow-up as the follow-up is determined by the EP itself rather than the context of the actual finding written under it. Department of Engineering
24 FUTURE VISION Develop one single, comprehensive method of categorizing the risk associated with standards Department of Engineering
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26 A new SAFER concept Likelihood to Harm a Patient Scope Department of Engineering
27 A New SAFER Matrix Copyright, The Joint Commission
28 PHASE 1 PILOT Programs Hospital, Home Care, Ambulatory, Nursing Care Centers 20 Surveys Each surveyor to only place his/her findings Placement of findings done outside of survey Placement of findings not shared with organization Department of Engineering
29 A New SAFER Matrix 1.92% 0.96% 4.81% 7.69% 16.35% 16.83% 20.67% 53.85% 13.94% 12.50% 12.02% 38.46% 32.21% 30.29% 37.50%
30 BENEFITS OF SAFER MATRIX Focus on patient safety/risk to patients Critical thinking Takes each finding to the next level the sowhat? as to why the finding is important Helps surveyors think through each finding to cite at appropriate level of scope and severity Department of Engineering
31 BENEFITS OF SAFER MATRIX (CONT.) Visual representation of survey Indicates severity of findings to organizations for prioritization More clearly identifies the highest risks Aggregate data for standards refinement, improving consistency, etc. Department of Engineering
32 VOICE OF CUSTOMER Presented to various customer and stakeholder groups Positive response: Provides a deeper analysis of each of the observations. Completes the story (the so what ) of each finding. Will help trend and cluster issues of high risk. Is an improved method of communicating the severity of findings to the organization. Department of Engineering
33 POST-SURVEY FOLLOW-UP Copyright, The Joint Commission
34 CURRENT STATE After the final report posts to the organization s extranet site, the org has either 45 (Direct Impact) or 60 (Indirect Impact) days to submit their Evidence of Standards Compliance (ESC). Voice of customer has expressed dissatisfaction with the multiple ESC timeframes, as well as with the Measure of Success (MOS) process. Department of Engineering
35 FUTURE VISION Recognize that the potential for an EP to be related to a risk/safety issue depends on the context of the situation during a given survey, and not just on the EP itself. Opportunity to use new SAFER Matrix to direct more customized and prioritized follow-up based on each finding, and better utilize our systems and structures that support improvement. Department of Engineering
36 Prioritized Follow-up Action SAFER Matrix Placement LOW / LIMITED Required Follow-Up Activity 60 day Evidence of Standards Compliance (ESC) - ESC will include Who, What, When, and How sections MODERATE / LIMITED, 60 day Evidence of Standards Compliance (ESC) - ESC will include Who, What, When, and How sections LOW / PATTERN, LOW / WIDESPREAD MODERATE/PATTERN, MODERATE/WIDESPREAD 60 day Evidence of Standards Compliance (ESC) - ESC will include Who, What, When, and How sections ESC will also include two additional areas surrounding Leadership Involvement and Preventive Analysis Finding will be highlighted for potential review by surveyors on subsequent onsite surveys up to and including the next full triennial survey HIGH/LIMITED, HIGH/PATTERN, HIGH/WIDESPREAD 60 day Evidence of Standards Compliance (ESC) - ESC will include Who, What, When, and How sections ESC will also include two additional areas surrounding Leadership Involvement and Preventive Analysis Finding will be highlighted for potential review by surveyors on subsequent onsite surveys up to and including the next full triennial survey Note: If an Immediate Threat to Life (ITL) is discovered during a survey, the organization immediately receives a preliminary denial of accreditation (PDA) and, within 72 hours, must either entirely eliminate the ITL or implement emergency interventions to abate the risk to patients (with a maximum of 23 days to totally eliminate the ITL). Please see the Accreditation Process Chapter within the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for more information. Department of Engineering
37 EFFECTIVE JUNE 6, 2016 Starting with Psychiatric Deemed Hospital Surveys only: The SAFER matrix will be generated and embedded within the survey process and the final report Matrix data will be shared with the customer Updated post-survey process Department of Engineering
38 CUSTOMER IMPACTS: No more Direct and Indirect EP designations No more A or C categories No more OFIs 60 days due date for all ESC Visual grids will be included within the report Department of Engineering
39 REDUCING POST-SURVEY CLARIFICATIONS Copyright, The Joint Commission
40 What is Clarification? After a survey event, organizations have the opportunity to submit clarifying ESC if they believe that their organization was in compliance with a particular standard at the time of Survey. ACC-60 Department of Engineering
41 ANALYZE: HOSPITAL CLARIFICATIONS 50% of Hospitals (HAP) request Clarifications Dominate clarification themes: Lack of Documentation (65%) Incorrect Findings Survey Process Issues 51% of HAP Clarifications are in the EC & LS Chapters Department of Engineering
42 ANALYZE: HOSPITAL CLARIFICATIONS Lack of Documentation Hospitals cannot produce all required documents for LSCS review when requested Some documentation is available after the LSCS leaves Remaining survey team unable to review Department of Engineering
43 ANALYZE: HOSPITAL CLARIFICATIONS Incorrect findings Findings cited at incorrect Standard/EP Survey finding does not document non-compliance at the cited EP Mis-interpretation of standards compliance Corridor clutter in a Suite (not required) Limited opportunities to follow-up with Surveyors i.e. observations discussed but implied they will not be cited until the observation appears in the final report leaving no opportunity to discuss with the surveyor Department of Engineering
44 IMPROVE: DOCUMENTATION Issue: Required documentation is not available upon request NFPA requires that documentation related to testing of safety systems must be available at any time, for any inspector, to review By not having the required documentation available at the time of survey, the facility is not in compliance with NFPA requirements Clinical EPs also require documentation i.e. D icons Department of Engineering
45 IMPROVE: DOCUMENTATION Required Documents not available at the time of survey generate RFIs that are not eligible for clarification. The organization must complete the Required Documentation check list prior to the start of survey Sign and date the attestation statement on the checklist In off-survey years, discussion of Required Documentation during ICM events will occur Department of Engineering
46 IMPROVE: SURVEY PROCESS ISSUES Issue: Findings are cited in error; not at the correct Standard/EP or the finding is a misinterpretation of standards compliance Recommended Solutions: SIG/Surveyor real-time calls during the survey Improved quality of written survey findings As RFIs are identified, surveyors point them out to the customer, explaining why they are RFIs and clearly stating they will be part of the survey report. Department of Engineering
47 IMPROVE: SURVEY PROCESS ISSUES On-site ESC: Process reviewed during Survey For those observations related to established processes, the RFI remains but if the surveyor affirms the process is effective, they may annotate the finding, reducing the subsequent ECS i.e. the Building Maintenance Program Department of Engineering
48 IMPROVE: SURVEY PROCESS ISSUES Issue: Organizations are unclear about what to Clarify or how to Clarify Solution: There will continue to be a need for a Clarification Process. Organizations can only clarify observations that they believe have been made in error and are not document related. Department of Engineering
49 EC ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE DELETED Effective 7/1/2016
50 EC EP 2 DELETED EFFECTIVE 7/1/2016 EP 2. Leaders identify an individual(s) to intervene whenever environmental conditions immediately threaten life or health or threaten to damage equipment or buildings. Rationale: Duplicative of EC EP 1: Leaders identify an individual(s) to manage risk, coordinate risk reduction activities in the physical environment, collect deficiency information, and disseminate summaries of actions and results. Department of Engineering
51 EC EP 4 DELETED EFFECTIVE 7/1/2016 EP 4 If the hospital decides that patients may smoke in specific circumstances, it designates smoking areas that are physically separate from care, treatment, and service areas. (See also EC , EP 2) Rationale: Duplicative of EC EP 1: The hospital develops a written policy prohibiting smoking in all buildings. Exceptions for patients in specific circumstances are defined. Note: The scope of this EP is concerned with all smoking types tobacco, electronic, or other. Department of Engineering
52 EC EP 2 DELETED EFFECTIVE 7/1/2016 EP 2 If patients are permitted to smoke, the hospital takes measures to minimize fire risk. (See also EC , EP 4) Rationale: Duplicative of EC EP 1: The hospital minimizes the potential for harm from fire, smoke, and other products of combustion. Department of Engineering
53 EC EP 1 DELETED EFFECTIVE 7/1/2016 EP 1 The hospital solicits input from individuals who operate and service equipment when it selects and acquires medical equipment. Rationale: Issue that should be left to the discretion of the organization. Department of Engineering
54 EC EP 9 & 10 DELETED EFFECTIVE 7/1/2016 EP 9 If a required emergency power system test fails, the hospital implements measures to protect patients, visitors, and staff until necessary repairs or corrections are completed. EP 10 If a required emergency power system test fails, the hospital performs a retest after making the necessary repairs or corrections. Rationale: Part of regular operations/processes Department of Engineering
55 EC EFFECTIVE 7/1/2016 EP 3 DELETED EP 3 Annually, representatives from clinical, administrative, and support services recommend one or more priorities for improving the environment of care. Rationale: Implicit in other EP s in this standard: EP 1 Representatives from clinical, administrative, and support services participate in the analysis of environment of care data. (See also EC , EPs 3-6 and 8-15; EC , EP 3) EP 2 The hospital uses the results of data analysis to identify opportunities to resolve environmental safety issues. (See also EC , EP 1) Department of Engineering
56 EC EP 3 DELETED EFFECTIVE 7/1/2016 EP 3 The hospital reports performance improvement results to those responsible for analyzing environment of care issues. (See also EC , EP 1; EM , EP 15) Rationale: Implicit in other EP s in this standard: EP 1 The hospital takes action on the identified opportunities to resolve environmental safety issues. (See also EC , EP 2) EP 2 The hospital evaluates changes to determine if they resolved environmental safety issues. Department of Engineering
57 FAQS UPDATE Easier to search Customer feedback Print Individually by chapter or manual Search Manual, chapter, and/or keyword Vote Department of Engineering
58 QUESTIONS? Department of Engineering
59 DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING George Mills, MBA, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, CHSP, Green Belt Director Andrea Browne, PhD., DABR Medical Physicist Anne Guglielmo, CFPS, LEED, A.P., CHFM, CHSP Engineer John Maurer, CHFM, CHSP, SASHE Engineer Kathy Tolomeo, CHEM, CHSP Engineer James Woodson, P.E., CHFM Engineer Renee Odierno Technical Coordinator Department of Engineering
60 THE JOINT COMMISSION DISCLAIMER These slides are current as of 5/2/2016. The Joint Commission reserves the right to change the content of the information, as appropriate. These slides are only meant to be cue points, which were expounded upon verbally by the original presenter and are not meant to be comprehensive statements of standards interpretation or represent all the content of the presentation. Thus, care should be exercised in interpreting Joint Commission requirements based solely on the content of these slides. These slides are copyrighted and may not be further used, shared or distributed without permission of the original presenter or The Joint Commission. Department of Engineering
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