You have been asked to recommend time-limited documentation standards for inclusion in the

Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations. The committee documentation standards must
meet the standards of both the Joint Commission and the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
The standards for the history and physical exam documentation are discussed first. You advise
them that the time period for completion of this report should be set at
A. 12 hours after admission.
B. 24 hours after admission.
C. 12 hours after admission or prior to surgery.
D. 24 hours after admission or prior to surgery.

D This meets both Joint Commission and COP standards.