Joint Commission surveys to include safety briefings in 2023

The Joint Commission will hold a safety briefing with healthcare organizations at the start of every accreditation survey starting in 2023, the organization said Dec. 13.

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Site surveyors and staff members preselected by the healthcare organization will conduct an informal, five-minute briefing to discuss any potential safety concerns — such as fires, an active shooter scenario or other emergencies — and how surveyors should react if safety plans are implemented while they are on site. 

 The change takes effect Jan. 1 and applies to all accreditation surveys performed by the organization. 

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