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Among the most challenging standards from The Joint Commission for the first half of 2008 was standard IM.6.50 — "Designated qualified staff accept and transcribe verbal or telephone orders." According to the organization, 40% of hospitals were not in full compliance.

ED Accreditation Update: Standards on verbal orders rank high among common compliance problems