In a new study, emergency department (ED)clinicians expressed concerns about poor communication, resource shortages, and training gaps in ED boarding care, emphasizing the need for standardized care, proactive planning, and cultural changes, impacting both patient care and clinician well-being.
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.
A new study found of new rules issued during a one-year period by TJC, many did not appear to be supported by published evidence.
In a new study, emergency department (ED)clinicians expressed concerns about poor communication, resource shortages, and training gaps in ED boarding care, emphasizing the need for standardized care, proactive planning, and cultural changes, impacting both patient care and clinician well-being.
A new Quick Safety advisory from The Joint Commission, “Organization-wide cybersecurity: Creating a culture of defense,” provides safety actions and resources to help healthcare organizations prepare for and repel a cybersecurity event.
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The Board of Commissioners of The Joint Commission has announced the appointment of Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, MSHA, MACP, FACMI, to lead The Joint Commission as its next president and CEO.
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The Joint Commission announces that it will require all employees who travel to healthcare organizations for surveys, reviews, and other onsite activities to be fully vaccinated by October 18.
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The application period for the 2021 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards is open now through September 30.
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A new Quick Safety advisory from The Joint Commission addresses how hospitals can safely implement patient use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems for their hospitalized diabetic patients.
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The Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity, a new award program from The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente, is now accepting applications through July 8, 2021.
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A new study in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety analyzed the impact of Lean management on hospital-wide performance. Here’s what it revealed.
