The performance and compliance of standards of environment of care of institutions are measured by The Joint Commission. The importance of this accreditation is imparted to all employees prior to the commission's visit
What is the impact on the individual staff member? a. Federal funding can be withheld.
b. Individual staff members can be identified as noncompliant.
c. Individual staff members can be terminated.
d. Organization of individual unit is scrutinized.
A
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A If federal funding is withheld, the hospital will be impacted financially, which will ultimately affect the staff member.
B Performance and compliance measures will not necessarily impact the individual staff member.
C Performance and compliance measures will not necessarily impact the individual staff member.
D Performance and compliance measures will not necessarily impact the individual staff member.
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