Reminder: Revisions to Accreditation Participation Requirement 17 for Hospitals

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Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

ISSN: 0277-8327

Source: JCAH Perspectives, Vol.28, Iss.2, 2008-02, pp. : 3-3

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Abstract

This article reminds the hospital program of revisions to Accreditation Participation Requirement (APR) 17 as it relates to physicians, which became effective January 1, 2008. The article also contains the full text of the APR revision, with its new emphasis on the inclusion of medical staff and physicians in quality reporting.