FSI Delivers New Compliance Solution for 2026 Joint Commission Changes
CMMS enhancements are designed to simplify healthcare organizations’ approach to Accreditation 360 and create inspection-ready documentation.
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The Joint Commission Issues Sentinel Event Alert on Optimizing Medication Safety with Smart Infusion Pumps
The alert provides recommended safety actions healthcare organizations can take to reduce the risks of errors caused by the misuse of smart infusion pumps.
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The Joint Commission Names New OQPS Director
The Joint Commission announces the appointment of Raji Thomas, DNP, MBA, CPHQ, CPPS, to director of the Office of Quality and Patient Safety. As director, Thomas will advance strategy and operations of the Division of Healthcare Improvement through collaboration and partnerships with internal and external customers.
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FSI Delivers New Compliance Solution for 2026 Joint Commission Changes
CMMS enhancements are designed to simplify healthcare organizations’ approach to Accreditation 360 and create inspection-ready documentation.
The Joint Commission Appoints Executive Director of Hospital Business Development
The Joint Commission announces a new appointment in its accreditation and certification operations division. Chad Larson, a 13-year Joint Commission veteran who most recently served as director of business operations in the organization’s support operations division, has been named executive director of hospital business development.
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The Joint Commission Appoints Executive Director of Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program
The Joint Commission announces the promotion of Pearl Darling, MBA, to the position of executive director of the Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program. In this role, Darling will direct business development, strategic direction, and overall product line management for Ambulatory Care Services.
Read MoreThe Joint Commission Releases Advisory on Device-Related Pressure Injuries
Pressure injuries related to medical devices—including feeding or oxygen delivery tubes, catheters, orthopedic devices, bedpans, and casts—now account for more than 30% of all hospital-acquired pressure injuries, and are a known significant cause of patient morbidity. Preventing them is the focus of a new advisory from The Joint Commission.
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U.S. Hospitals Transitioning to The Joint Commission’s New Data Submission Platform
Leaders at more than 600 Joint Commission-accredited hospitals representing independent and health system organizations across the country have successfully transitioned to The Joint Commission’s new direct data submission platform for reporting calendar year (CY) 2017 electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) data in 2018, agency officials reveal.
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Joint Commission Issues Disaster Advisory to Healthcare Organizations
Power failures, fires, floods, industrial accidents, cyberattacks—disasters such as these can put both health care organizations and their patients at risk. A new Quick Safety advisory from The Joint Commission provides healthcare organizations with risk factors, safety recommendations, and research on how to continue operations during an emergency.
Read MoreNuts and Bolts of Joint Commission Accreditation
On August 23 in Chicago, The Joint Commission will lead a day-long educational session on the essential requirements for primary care and ambulatory care accreditation and reaccreditation.
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LatestAccreditation of Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Marks Joint Commission Milestone
With the accreditation of Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, The Joint Commission marks its 20,000th organization to have achieved accreditation or certification.