Joint Commission Tips: Please Read and Heed!

TJC Did You Know?

  • POWER STRIPS – Are power strips allowed? Yes, but they MUST be approved as follows:
    —  for clinical use, through Biomedical Engineering Department
    —  for non-clinical use, through Plant Ops/Maintenance
  • STAINED CEILING TILES – They must be replaced! Be sure to report stained ceiling tiles by submitting a Work Order.
  • ENVIRONMENT OF CARE AND LIFE SAFETY – If you have a question related to the Environment of Care or Life Safety, your contact is UM SRH Life Safety Officer Michelle Kirk, 410-822-1000 ext. 5464, Michelle.Kirk@umm.edu  
  • PATIENT SAFETY – If you have a question or concern related to Patient Safety, your contact is UM SRH Patient Safety Officer  Jean Seiler 410-443-5315, Jean.seiler@umm.edu