Traditions Health Taps Joint Commission for Accreditation, Certification Services
Through Joint Commission accreditation and certification, Traditions Health will bolster its commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
Through Joint Commission accreditation and certification, Traditions Health will bolster its commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
In January, 24x7 magazine will debut a fresh, new look—a subject Chief Editor Keri Forsythe-Stephens discusses in her January Up Front column. The January issue of 24x7 also updates readers about Joint Commission regulations—providing clarity about a subject that has been rather ambiguous for many in the HTM field. Here's a sneak peak at what else you can expect from the revamped January issue.
The ECRI Institute has issued a call for submissions to its ninth annual Health Devices Achievement Award program. The awards recognize healthcare organizations for excellence in technology management and patient safety.
Through Joint Commission accreditation and certification, Traditions Health will bolster its commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
The Joint Commission announced on July 31, 2013, that it has revised its accreditation and certification decision rules for all its programs. The revised certification decision rules are effective immediately.
Read MoreIn a July 26 Federal Register notification, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it has approved the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) as the fourth hospital accrediting group in the US.
Read MoreThe HHS released a paper that lays out a plan to coordinate best practices for health IT. The report details plans to ensure IT problems are reported efficiently. To help with this process, the ONC has partnered with The Joint Commission.
Read MoreUnderstanding the importance of using certified electrical equipment can support cost savings and protect lives.
Read MoreThe Joint Commission (TJC) has issued a Sentinel Event Alert regarding excessive medical alarms. The recommendations include preparing an inventory of alarm-equipped medical devices and tailoring alarm settings and limits for individual patients.
Read MoreJoint Commission Resources (JCR) makes available a guide that includes a compliance checklist for all hospital standards and Elements of Performance (EP).
Read MoreJoint Commission Resources (JCR) has completely revamped its standards tome for 2013.