Crosswalk of the 1997 JCAPS Standards to the 1998 Joint Commission
Hospital Standards
JCAPS Standards |
1998 JCAHO Hospital Standards |
| 223 The budget provides opportunities for the
staff’s continuing professional education and development. |
LD.1.5 The leaders develop an annual operating
budget and long-term capital expenditure plan, including a strategy to monitor the
plan’s implementation. LD.1.5.2 The budget review process considers the
appropriateness of the hospital’s plan for providing care to meet patient needs.
HR.3.1 The hospital encourages and supports self-development and learning for all
staff. |
| staffing 231 The Pastoral
Services Department has a personnel ratio
sufficient the meet and implement the goals and
objectives of the Pastoral Services Department. |
LD.2.4 Directors recommend a sufficient number
of qualified and competent persons to provide care. HR.2 The hospital provides an
adequate number of staff members whose qualifications are consistent with job
responsibilities. |
| 232 A formal arrangement is documented when
operational needs requires pastoral personnel from outside of the
facility. |
LD.1.3.4.1 Patient care services are provided
either directly or through referral, consultation, contractual arrangements, or other
agreements. |
| 233 Pastoral Services has support personnel to
carry on duties and programs. |
LD.2.4 Directors recommend a sufficient number
of qualified and competent persons to provide care. HR.2 The hospital provides an
adequate number of staff members whose qualifications are consistent with job
responsibilities. |
