TJC
The hospital recognizes and responds to changes in a patient’s condition.
TJC NPG.01.05.02
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TJC NPG.01.05.02
TJC NPG.01.05.02
The hospital recognizes and responds to changes in a patient’s condition. Note: Hospitals are not required to create rapid response teams or medical emergency teams in order to meet this standard. The existence of these types of teams does not mean that all of the elements of performance are automatically achieved.
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The hospital develops and implements written criteria describing early warning signs of a change or deterioration in a patient’s condition and the appropriate action to take.
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