The Joint Commission Publishes Safety Recommendations to Address Diagnostic Errors
Reducing diagnostic errors (such as missed, delayed or wrong diagnoses) is a major challenge for...
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Joint Commission Issues Safety Advisory on Critical Instruments, Medical Devices
The new advisory highlights the importance of how surgical instruments and other critical devices are reprocessed and reused every day in healthcare.
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Joint Commission Issues Advisory on Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems
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 Joint Commission Publishes Safety Recommendations to Address Diagnostic Errors
Reducing diagnostic errors (such as missed, delayed or wrong diagnoses) is a major challenge for...
Joint Commission Issues Update on Offsite Surveys, Reviews
If an organization meets criteria for an offsite survey or review, it will be contacted by a member of The Joint Commission’s staff.
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Joint Commission CEO to Step Down
Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, will be leaving The Joint Commission when his current contract ends at the end of 2021.
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The Joint Commission Issues Alert on Managing Safety Concerns of Healthcare Workers during COVID-19
The continuing onslaught of COVID-19 is pushing healthcare organizations to their limits and workers beyond physical exhaustion, inflicting emotional damage on healthcare professionals.
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The Joint Commission Launches New Data Transparency Initiative for Healthcare Organizations
The DASH data transparency initiative offers three business intelligence tools to guide quality improvement efforts.
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Joint Commission Questionnaire IDs COVID-19 Impact, Challenges for Healthcare
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.
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The Joint Commission, National Quality Forum Seek Submissions for 2020 Patient Safety Awards
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum are seeking submissions for the 2020 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. Do you have what it takes?
