Joint Commission Names 2026 Quality, Patient Safety, and Leadership Award Winners
Newman Memorial Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and UPMC are among the honorees recognized at the UNIFY 2026 conference.
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Joint Commission International Launches Global Patient Safety Awards
The inaugural program recognizes excellence in patient safety and healthcare quality for organizations outside the US. Nominations are being accepted through June 8.
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Joint Commission and NQF Reveal 2024 Eisenberg Award Honorees
The Joint Commission and NQF have announced the 2024 Eisenberg Award recipients, recognizing national, local, and individual achievements in patient safety and healthcare quality.
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Joint Commission Names 2026 Quality, Patient Safety, and Leadership Award Winners
Newman Memorial Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and UPMC are among the honorees recognized at the UNIFY 2026 conference.
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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Joint Commission Launches New Telehealth Accreditation Program
The Joint Commission announces a new Telehealth Accreditation Program starting July 1, 2024, for hospitals and healthcare organizations.
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Joint Commission Names First President’s Fellowship Honoree
The Joint Commission’s new President’s Fellowship for Healthcare Quality and Safety, led by professionals like Carla Pugh, MD, PhD, aims to enhance global healthcare outcomes through expertise utilization, career support, and innovation in performance assessment and improvement.
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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).
