Joint Commission Standards Require That a Complete History and Physical

question 60

Multiple Choice

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.