The Joint Commission (TJC) surveyors measure each institution's compliance by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Staff education documentation
b. Interviews with patients and staff
c. Review of medical records
d. Educational materials provided to patients and families
e. Review of employee records
ANS: B, C, D
B, C, and D are compliance standards measured by TJC. Options A and E are not compliance standard measured by TJC.
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