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Joint Commission Launches Strategy to Tailor Accreditation for Children’s Hospitals

The new initiative aims to revise standards to better reflect the unique needs of pediatric patients.

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Joint Commission Opens Applications for 2025 Eisenberg and Tyson Awards

The Joint Commission has opened applications for the 2025 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards and the 2025 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity.

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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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Joint Commission Launches Strategy to Tailor Accreditation for Children’s Hospitals

The new initiative aims to revise standards to better reflect the unique needs of pediatric patients.

The Joint Commission, NQF Accepting Applications for 2022 Eisenberg Awards

Jul 25, 2022

The Joint Commission and NQF are now accepting applications for the 2022 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards.

Study: Some Joint Commission Safety Rules Aren’t Evidence-Backed

Jun 24, 2022

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.

The Joint Commission Appoints New Chief Patient Safety Officer and Medical Director

May 10, 2022

The Joint Commission appointed Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH, FACS, as its new chief patient safety officer and medical director.

Joint Commission, NQF Announce 2021 Eisenberg Award Recipients

Apr 20, 2022

The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum announced the recipients of the 20th John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards.

Traditions Health Taps Joint Commission for Accreditation, Certification Services

Mar 3, 2022

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

Feb 18, 2022

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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The Joint Commission Appoints New Director for Department of Quality Measurement

Michelle Dardis is an informatics nurse specializing in clinical quality measurement and data analytics, and has more than 15 years of industry experience.