ASHE: LS.02.01.20
FOCUS on LS.02.01.20
LS.02.01.20 – The hospital maintains the integrity of the means of egress
RESOURCES FOR FACILITY PROFESSIONALS
The following elements of performance are the most common reasons why hospitals are cited for LS.02.01.20.
ASHE is providing resources to help hospitals address each of these elements of performance. Additional resources will be added throughout October and November 2015.
- Obstructions of the Means of Egress [EP 13]
- Inappropriate Locking Mechanisms [EP 1]
- Improper Use or Designation of Suites [EP 13]
RESOURCES FOR HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP
In addition to providing resources for health care facility professionals, the Focus on Compliance project with the Joint Commission provides resources for hospital leaders in an effort to promote organizational-level compliance. Leadership resources will be provided later in October and November 2015.