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A Trusted Partner in Patient Care The Joint Commission

WEBThe mission of The Joint Commission enterprise is to enable and empower health care organizations around the world to build a foundation for quality care and patient safety.

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Health Care Equity The Joint Commission

WEBOur vision is that all people always experience safe, high-quality health care. Today however, health care quality and health outcomes are often worse for racial/ethnic …

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Sustainable Healthcare The Joint Commission

WEBMany healthcare organizations are reducing their carbon footprint in response to the adverse effects on the environment caused by excess waste and greenhouse gas …

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Quality Check The Joint Commission

WEBOn the site, consumers have the option to: Search for accredited and certified organizations by city and state, by name or by zip code and by the organization’s Joint Commission …

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Health Care Workforce Safety and Well-Being

WEBLaunched in October 2023 with CDC National institute of Occupational Safety and Health support from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, this campaign provides practical …

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New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification (v2020A)

WEBThe New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification provides a simple way of classifying the extent of heart failure. It classifies patients in one of four …

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New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification

WEBThe New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification provides a simple way of classifying the extent of heart failure. It classifies patients in one of four categories based on their …

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Joint Commission Accreditation The Joint Commission

WEBWe believe all people should experience safe, high quality, and consistently excellent health care. Joint Commission accreditation is the objective evaluation process of …

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New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification (v2019A)

WEBThe New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification provides a simple way of classifying the extent of heart failure. It classifies patients in one of four categories based on their …

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Facts About The Joint Commission The Joint Commission

WEBAn independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint …

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Who We Are The Joint Commission

WEB“At The Joint Commission, our vision is that all people always experience safe, effective, equitable, high value health care. We’re helping improve care for everyone through …

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Quick Safety 60: Understanding the needs of

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has shed a light on the many gaps in health care that diverse populations have experienced for decades. As integral parts of their communities, …

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Statement on Action Alliance to Advance Patient Safety

WEBThis month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of the National Healthcare System Action Alliance (Action Alliance) to Advance …

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Accreditation Process Overview Fact Sheet The Joint Commission

WEBThe accreditation process seeks to help identify known or unknown risks to quality and patient safety by conducting a meaningful assessment. It also aims to inspire …

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New Requirements to Reduce Health Care Disparities

WEBReferences:* 1. Smedley, B., Stith, A., & Nelson, A. (2003). Unequal treatment: confronting racial and ethnic disparities in health care. Institute of Medicine …

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History and Physicals

WEBIt is the responsibility of the organized medical staff to determine the minimum required content of medical history and physical (H & P) examinations (see …

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Restraint and Seclusion

WEBThe use of side rails is inherently risky, particularly if the patient is elderly or disoriented. Patients may be at risk for entrapment, entanglement, or falling from a …

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Accreditation Options & Certifications for Hospitals The Joint …

WEBAt The Joint Commission, we offer various certifications to help organizations go beyond accreditation to fulfill state mandates, achieve payer reimbursement and improve quality.

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Home Care Accreditation and Certification Options

WEBCommunity-Based Palliative Care (CBPC) Certification is the first of its kind in the industry, this optional certification incorporates the use of nationally accepted standards, industry …

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National Patient Safety Goal to Improve Health Care Equity

WEBHealth-related social needs (HRSN) are frequently identified as root causes of disparities in health outcomes.3,4,5 We use the term HRSN instead of social determinants of health …

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Quick Safety 25: Preventing pressure injuries (Updated March 2022)

WEBUpdated: March 2022 . Issue: Pressure injuries are significant health issues and one of the biggest challenges organizations face on a day-to-day basis.

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