Discussion Post: Joint Commission
1) What are The Joint Commission's requirements regarding a patient's medical record? Why is it vitally important to enter information in a patient's record in a timely and correct manner?
2) Describe each of the forms that comprise a patient's administrative data. Explain the purpose of each form.
3) Discuss the various types of consent forms and the reasons they are used.
4) What information is included in a patient's emergency record and discharge summary? Why must this information be timely and accurate?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.