How HTM Can Contribute to Sustainability in Healthcare
Sustainability is about reducing wastefulness and anyone in HTM can contribute to that goal with the right mindset.
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Joint Commission Study Examines Maternal Care Racial Equity
The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety published a study on racial and ethnic healthcare equity in maternal care.
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Joint Commission Program Aims to Safeguard Health Data Usage
The Joint Commission has introduced a voluntary Responsible Use of Health Data Certification program for U.S. hospitals and critical-access hospitals starting from Jan. 1, 2024, aiming to guide and recognize healthcare organizations in safely transferring data for secondary use, such as quality improvement and AI development.
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Emergency Department Boarding Linked to Poor Care
In a new study, emergency department (ED)clinicians expressed concerns about poor communication, resource shortages, and training gaps in ED boarding care, emphasizing the need for standardized care, proactive planning, and cultural changes, impacting both patient care and clinician well-being.
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Strategies for Adapting to Evolving Cyber Threats
In this 24×7 exclusive, Paul Laudanski, director of security research at Onapsis, discusses proactive steps healthcare organizations can take to combat cyberattacks, highlighting The Joint Commission’s new cybersecurity guidelines.
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