The Joint Commission has updated its hospital FAQ for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services (PC) standards related to behavioral health restraints and seclusion.
Special Interventions (Behavioral Health Restraints & Seclusion)
Q. Is the use of a telemedicine link allowed for use by the LIP who conducts the in-person evaluations of an individual in restraint or seclusion?
A. No. A telemedicine link does not fulfill the in-person requirement for the evaluation by an LIP of the individual in restraint or seclusion.
The hospital FAQ is available on The Joint Commission website.
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