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Thu, 06/11/2020 - 14:11
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Allison Dias
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Joint Commission - e-signatures
Hi
Wondering if anyone has undergone a recent TJC survey. Interested in their stance on electronic vs "wet" signatures in the employees file. Example would be sterile compounding requirements.
Is it necessary to have entire file in a paper folder, or is it OK to use a hybrid of password-protected retrievable databases (i.e. Simplifi 797) and a note in the file that all USP 797 requirements are maintained electronically with the employee's signed acknowledgement? Trying to conserve paper but do not want to be out of compliance while in TJC window.
thanks!
Allison
