2008 Summer Meeting
The Joint Commission Hospital Update 2008
Track: Hot Topic
Program Code:101-L03
Date: 8 June 2008
Time: Sunday, June 8, 2008
Location:Ballroom 6C - Level 6MEETING PLANNING ASSOCIATE:
| Darryl Rich current resides in Roseville CA and is a Surveyor for The Joint Commission in the hospital, home care, and ambulatory accreditation programs. In addition, Darryl serves as an internal resource and external representative for the Joint Commission on various issues related to pharmacy and medication management. Darryl has been with the Joint Commission since January of 1993. Prior to coming to the Joint Commission, Darryl was Director of Pharmacy Services at Boston University Medical Center. Darryl received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from the University of California at San Francisco, and a M.B.A. in Health Care Management from Bryant University in Rhode Island. He also completed an ASHP accredited residency in hospital pharmacy from Rhode Island Hospital. He is active member and Fellow in the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. He has 75 publications and 522 professional presentations |
MODERATOR:
| Darryl Rich current resides in Roseville CA and is a Surveyor for The Joint Commission in the hospital, home care, and ambulatory accreditation programs. In addition, Darryl serves as an internal resource and external representative for the Joint Commission on various issues related to pharmacy and medication management. Darryl has been with the Joint Commission since January of 1993. Prior to coming to the Joint Commission, Darryl was Director of Pharmacy Services at Boston University Medical Center. Darryl received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from the University of California at San Francisco, and a M.B.A. in Health Care Management from Bryant University in Rhode Island. He also completed an ASHP accredited residency in hospital pharmacy from Rhode Island Hospital. He is active member and Fellow in the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. He has 75 publications and 522 professional presentations |
PRESENTER:
| Darryl Rich current resides in Roseville CA and is a Surveyor for The Joint Commission in the hospital, home care, and ambulatory accreditation programs. In addition, Darryl serves as an internal resource and external representative for the Joint Commission on various issues related to pharmacy and medication management. Darryl has been with the Joint Commission since January of 1993. Prior to coming to the Joint Commission, Darryl was Director of Pharmacy Services at Boston University Medical Center. Darryl received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from the University of California at San Francisco, and a M.B.A. in Health Care Management from Bryant University in Rhode Island. He also completed an ASHP accredited residency in hospital pharmacy from Rhode Island Hospital. He is active member and Fellow in the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. He has 75 publications and 522 professional presentations |
Description:
Get the latest on Joint Commission hot topics. Find out what the most common medication-related standards scored non-compliant are and why, as well as 2008's National Patient Safety Goals and medication-related standards. Learn about Joint Commission's perspective on the new Anticoagulation Management requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the most common Joint Commission medication-related standards scored non-compliant on hospital surveys, and the reasons why.
- Explain Joint Commission's new National Patient Safety Goals for 2008.
- Discuss new requirements for Joint Commission medication-related standards in 2008-2009.
- Summarize Joint Commission's perspective on the new Anticoagulation Management requirements.
Dr. Darryl Rich, PharmD, MBA, Medication Safety Specialist