A nurse has just been informed that a new admission is coming to the u

A nurse has just been informed that a new admission is coming to the unit. According to the 2005 JCAHO requirements, how long does the nurse have to complete a physical assessment and have a documented history and physical on the chart?

1. 1 hour
2. 12 hours
3. 48 hours
4. 24 hours

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: While the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that each client have an initial assessment consisting of a history and physical performed and documented within specific time period but not 1 hour.
Rationale 2: While the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that each client have an initial assessment consisting of a history and physical performed and documented within specific time period but not 12 hours.
Rationale 3: While the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that each client have an initial assessment consisting of a history and physical performed and documented within specific time period but not 48 hour.
Rationale 4: The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires that each client have an initial assessment consisting of a history and physical performed and documented within 24 hours of admission as an inpatient.