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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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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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.
Joint Commission, NQF, Announce Eisenberg Award Winners
The 2023 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards recognized recipients for innovations in patient safety and quality improvement, including initiatives such as the Surgical Pause by the Veterans Health Administration and a statewide quality improvement collaborative in Michigan.
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Joint Commission Cuts More Than 200 Standards
The Joint Commission announces that it will eliminate and consolidate a second tranche of standards, following the first major reduction announced late last year.
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The Joint Commission Names New Chief Innovation Officer
The Joint Commission Enterprise announces that James Merlino, MD, will join the organization’s senior leadership team on August 1, 2023, as executive vice president and chief innovation officer.
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The Joint Commission Launches Health Care Equity Certification
Effective July 1, the advanced certification will recognize hospitals and critical access hospitals that strive for excellence in their efforts to provide equitable care, treatment, and services.Â
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System Automatically Tracks Portable Medical Equipment Disinfection
The patented device meets The Joint Commission standard IC 02.02.01 EP1, which focuses on portable medical equipment disinfection.
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The Joint Commission, NQF Accepting Applications for 2023 Eisenberg Awards
The Joint Commission and NQF are now accepting applications for the 2023 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards through August 7.
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The Joint Commission Appoints 3 New Officers to Leadership Team
The Joint Commission announced new appointments to its executive leadership team: Jean Courtney, CPA, MBA; Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN; and Paul Gerrard.
