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Biomeds bring a vital perspective to a hospital renovation process.
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Joint Commission Awarded World Health Organization Contract
The World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill, a contract to oversee global field-testing of the long-planned international classification for patient safety (ICPS).
Read MoreJCR Appoints New Chair of the Board
Joint Commission Resources (JCR), a not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission, has appointed physician Mary T. Herald as the 2008 chair of its board of directors. Jack Bailey was re-appointed as vice chair of the board for 2008.
Read MoreGet Linked With WikiHealthCare
The Joint Commission has launched the WikiHealthCare application to connect health care professionals around the globe.
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Rewriting NFPA 99
For more than two decades, the National Fire Protection Agency’s (NFPA) Standard for Health Care Facilities—NFPA 99—has defined the guidelines for repair, maintenance, and safety compliance inspections of electrical and electronic appliances that generate high-frequency currents. Biomeds turn to the document on a regular basis, viewing it as an invaluable guide to minimizing the hazards […]
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