What does LIP stand for?

The organization provides central line-associated bloodstream infections rate data and prevention outcome measures to key stakeholders including leaders, licensed independent practitioners, nursing staff, and other clinicians.

The form stated, in pertinent part: "I understand that the Licensed Independent Practitioners (i.

The Joint Commission requires that all accredited hospitals and long-term care accreditation programs: establish an annual influenza vaccination program that includes at least staff and licensed independent practitioners; provide access to influenza vaccinations on site; educate staff and licensed independent practitioners about flu vaccination; nonvaccine control measures (such as the use of appropriate precautions); and diagnosis, transmission, and potential impact of influenza; annually evaluate vaccination rates and reasons for nonparticipation in the organization's immunization program; implement enhancements to the program to increase participation.

JCAHO creates flu immunization standard The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has approved a new infection control standard that requires accredited organizations to offer influenza vaccinations to staff, which includes volunteers, and licensed independent practitioners with close patient contact.

Next, a licensed independent practitioner who is authorized by the governing board of the state in which the facility is located must write or give the order for the restraints.

The association had recommended that a facility be allowed to authorize qualified registered nurses or other qualified and trained staff members who are not licensed independent practitioners to initiate use of restraints or seclusion.

An organization must credential all licensed independent practitioners.

A licensed independent practitioner must give the order for their use after an initial evaluation conducted within four hours of the episode with continuous monitoring.