Thursday, May 19, 2011

TJC Issues New Standards FAQ for Unlicensed Persons Acting As Scribes

The Joint Commission (TJC) issued a new Standards FAQ pertaining to unlicensed persons acting as scribes for physicians and other licensed practitioners.

The FAQ defines what a "scribe" is and outlines how organizations may use scribes.

The FAQ may be viewed here: http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=345

Source: The Joint Commission

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