Are there any guides for Joint Commisions in Sterile Processing?

Question

I work in sterile processing and our old manager was just fired. We have a new manager who is new to this field and he has appointed me the Joint Commision go to person for the department. I know mainly what to do, but neither of us are completley familiar with JCHAO. So I was wondering if anyone knew of a guide that was focused on sterile processing, or a website to help us, anything really to help us know what we need to do to get JCHAO ready. Our old manager never really told any of us what to do, she just took care of it herself, so now we aren't quite sure what to do. I know this is a question not many will be familiar with, but if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know, I would appreciate it very much. Thanks.

Answer 1

contact the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and ask them.

Answer 2

u didnt specify which part of SP u r handling or u r handling several / all.  at the website, it listed the following.  

pl check office files to see the JC thingy.  there must be some records. ask the clerical staff to retrieve some files.  peruse and its easy.  its just an industry standard and keeping up to date with latest development.  its not an active thngy.  so no worries.  all the best. and u deserve a pay rise too.  haha!

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