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Joint Commission Seeks Input on National Safety Goals
Before the final version of the 2008 National Patient Safety Goals is released, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has asked interested parties to weigh in on a list of draft goals and requirements that will be consider
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The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) will begin providing quality and safety oversight for more than 90 clinical laboratories operated by the US Air Force.
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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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