Tackling Bias and Inequities in Healthcare
Two studies highlighted by The Joint Commission focus on improving handoff communication and integrating equity into root cause analysis to reduce adverse events in healthcare.
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CMS Renews Ambulatory Surgical Center Accreditation Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renewed The Joint Commission’s deeming approval for its Ambulatory Surgical Center Accreditation Program from September 1, 2024, to September 1, 2030. This allows centers to seek Medicare accreditation, confirming compliance with CMS standards.
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Study Finds Lower Infection Rates at Accredited Facilities
A new study found that Joint Commission-accredited long-term care hospitals have significantly lower infection rates than non-accredited facilities.
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CMS Approves Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program
The Joint Commission’s Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program, starting in summer 2024, has received initial CMS deeming authority to help rural clinics improve primary care quality and safety by standardizing care delivery and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Hackensack Hospitals Meet Sustainable Healthcare Certification
Four Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals have achieved The Joint Commission’s Sustainable Healthcare Certification (SHC).
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