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Joint Commission International will launch changes to Environment of Care and Emergency Management chapters on Jul 1st 22'.
The Joint Commission has announced changes to its Environment of Care and Emergency Management chapters that will take effect July 1.
Jan 1, 2022 | hfmmagazine.comJoint Commission International hires Haytham Kaafarani as chief patient safety officer and medical director
The Joint Commission has named Haytham Kaafarani, MD, as its new chief patient safety officer and medical director.
Jan 1, 2022 | beckershospitalreview.comJoint Commission International partners with Brighamandwomens
The American Medical Association and Joint Commission are partnering with Brigham & Women's Hospital to create a network of health systems that will help other healthcare organizations integrate health equity into quality and safety practices.
Jan 1, 2022 | healthleadersmedia.comJoint Commission International launched National Patient Safety Goal on Jul 1st 19'.
In July of 2019, Joint Commission introduced a new National Patient Safety Goal designed to improve the quality and safety of care for those who are being treated for behavioral health conditions and those who are identified as high risk for suicide.
Jan 1, 2022 | voiceofnursing.orgJoint Commission International launched Well-Being website on Aug 1st 22'.
With a nod to OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, August 15-21, The Joint Commission (TJC) is announcing the creation of a Healthcare Workforce Safety and Well-Being website, which offers a variety of resources to help organizations help their staffs stay safe.
Jan 1, 2022 | psqh.comJoint Commission International launched “ Speak Up ” program on Jan 1st 02'.
In 2002, the Joint Commission launched their “ Speak Up ” program, which encourages patients to take a role in preventing health care errors by “becoming active, involved, and informed participants in the health care team.”
Sep 1, 2022 | swipesense.comJoint Commission International launches comprehensive heart attack center certification
In collaboration with The American Heart Association, The Joint Commission launched a comprehensive heart attack center certification.
Sep 16, 2022 | beckershospitalreview.comJoint Commission International launched 2023 requirements for the ORYX quality improvement initiative on Sep 1st 22'.
In September, The Joint Commission (TJC) released their 2023 requirements for the ORYX ® quality improvement initiative.
Sep 30, 2022 | medisolv.comJoint Commission International launches Speak Up At Your Telehealth Visit
To help patients better understand telehealth, The Joint Commission released Speak Up ™ At Your Telehealth Visit—a new patient safety campaign designed to educate healthcare consumers on how to navigate virtual healthcare as it changes the way patients and providers can interact.
Sep 30, 2022 | facs.orgJoint Commission International launches assisted living community accreditation program
The Joint Commission launched its assisted living community accreditation program last summer to bring “national, consensus-based standards” to the industry.
Oct 27, 2022 | mcknightsseniorliving.comHeartmena partnered with Joint Commission International on Jul 1st 22'.
The American Heart Association, in collaboration with The Joint Commission, launched a new certification July 1 to ensure effective care for patients experiencing cardiac events.
Dec 12, 2022 | beckershospitalreview.comJoint Commission International launches Enterprise Accreditation
Joint Commission International (JCI) has launched Enterprise Accreditation, a new accreditation programme with a system level recognition awarded to eligible, multi-facility health groups outside of the United States.
Dec 20, 2022 | laingbuissonnews.com