Page 1 of 1

Joint Commission standards require that a complete history and physical be documented on the health records of operative

Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:10 pm
by answerhappygod
Joint Commission standards require that a complete history and physical be documented on the health records of operative patients. Does this report carry a time requirement?

A. yes, within 8 hours post-surgery.
B. no, as long as it is dictated before surgery.
C. yes, prior to surgery.
D. yes, within 24 hours post-surgery.