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Joint Commission Elevates Healthcare Equity Standard to National Patient Safety Goal

The Joint Commission’s new National Patient Safety Goal aims to spotlight healthcare equity as a patient safety and quality priority.

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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.

Joint Commission Issues Safety Advisory on Critical Instruments, Medical Devices
The Joint Commission Appoints New Director for Department of Quality Measurement
The Joint Commission, the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Receive IMEC Silver Award for Excellence
Joint Commission Issues Advisory on Building a Culture of Cybersecurity
The Joint Commission Names New President and CEO
Joint Commission to Require Staff That Interact with Organizations to Be Fully Vaccinated by October 18

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Joint Commission, NQF Accepting Applications for Patient Safety and Quality Awards

The application period for the 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards is open now through September 30.

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Joint Commission Elevates Healthcare Equity Standard to National Patient Safety Goal

The Joint Commission’s new National Patient Safety Goal aims to spotlight healthcare equity as a patient safety and quality priority.

New Award Recognizes Improvements in Healthcare Disparities

Mar 4, 2021

The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente have come together to establish The Bernard J. Tyson Award for Excellence in Pursuing Health Care Equity.

Joint Commission Issues Update on Offsite Surveys, Reviews

Mar 1, 2021

If an organization meets criteria for an offsite survey or review, it will be contacted by a member of The Joint Commission’s staff.

Joint Commission CEO to Step Down

Feb 23, 2021

Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, will be leaving The Joint Commission when his current contract ends at the end of 2021.

The Joint Commission Issues Alert on Managing Safety Concerns of Healthcare Workers during COVID-19

Feb 12, 2021

The continuing onslaught of COVID-19 is pushing healthcare organizations to their limits and workers beyond physical exhaustion, inflicting emotional damage on healthcare professionals.

The Joint Commission Launches New Data Transparency Initiative for Healthcare Organizations

Jan 27, 2021

The DASH data transparency initiative offers three business intelligence tools to guide quality improvement efforts.

Joint Commission Questionnaire IDs COVID-19 Impact, Challenges for Healthcare

Dec 18, 2020

The questionnaire assessed needs for enhancements, changes, and improvements to patient safety and quality of care amid COVID-19.

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The Joint Commission Releases Quick Safety on Alleviating Dangers of Surgical Smoke

A new Quick Safety advisory from The Joint Commission reviews current regulations, recommendations, and standards on surgical smoke or lasers.