And do you subscribe to UTD? I wonder what they would say to those of us who don't / won't / can't? Since when does Jt Comm prescribe / encourage specific resources? Grr. On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 10:24 AM, Spadaccini, Linda < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > The main question was what databases the library provided. Of course, > they asked if the library subscribed to Up-To-Date. They wanted to see > our online intranet site. They also wanted to specifically see our CME > section. In our hospital we subscribe to CMELectures and NCME so that is > listed on our site. Our library also lists other free internet CME sites > and how to get to them. They went over most of what was on our intranet > library site with additional interest in our online journals. They > wanted to know if the physicians in the outside offices had access to > our site and if they did how did they make the connection. We have an > audio visual room that was erected through NLM grants and physician > contributions and they were interested in how we used this room. Our > quality person also told them how the library assists them with > literature searches in regards to quality issues, sentinel events, etc. > > > > This is the first time I have seen reviewers from the Joint Commission > come to our library in many years. > > Maybe there is change in the air. > > Linda > > > > Linda Spadaccini, RN, MLS > > Library Director > > Waterbury Hospital, Health Center Library > > [log in to unmask] > > [log in to unmask] > > 203-573-6148 > > Fax 203-573-6706 > > > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments contain confidential > information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only > for the use of the individual or entity named above. The authorized > recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information > to any other party unless required to do so by law or regulation. > > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken in reliance on the > contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received > this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete > these documents. Copyright (c) Waterbury Hospital > -- Julie Stielstra, MLS Manager, Knowledge Resource Library Central DuPage Hospital 25 N Winfield Rd Winfield, IL 60190 phone 630-933-4536 fax 630-933-4530 email jstielstra [ at ] gmail.com "Never...be mean in anything; never be false; never be cruel. Avoid those three vices...and I can always be hopeful of you." -- Betsy Trotwood to David Copperfield (Charles Dickens)