The blog post said a recent news story that touched on The Joint Commission’s recommendations for reducing ligature risks in hospitals — as well as how they are affecting hospitals and patients — was not fully accurate.
For instance, the blog post explained, the organization does not require the:
- Removal of bathroom doors
- Use of paper gowns
- Removal of all artwork from walls
- Removal of televisions or remote controls
- Specific types of sheets, comforters or blankets that can or cannot be used
- Above-door sensors/alarms
While Joint Commission does asks facilities to create their own policies on searching patient belongings. It doesn't say what items need to be searched when brought into a medical unit.
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