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The Joint Commission Introduces Perinatal Care Core Measures
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Media Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 20, 2009) Beginning next year, Joint Commission accredited hospitals will be able to report on a set of perinatal care core measures to meet Joint Commission accreditation... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 20, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission, HHS Team Up in Language Access Education EffortEmail this article to a colleague.
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Contact: Joint Commission Media Relations: (630) 792-5175HHS Public Affairs: (202) 690-6343
Amid growing concerns about racial, ethnic and language disparities in health care, The Joint Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights have rele... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Appoints New Laboratory Executive DirectorEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 9, 2009) The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of Jennifer F. Rhamy, M.B.A., M.A., MT (ASCP), SBB, HP as executive director of the Laboratory Accreditation Progra... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Awards First Heart Failure Advanced CertificationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Earns Distinction
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 29, 2009) Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois is the first organization in the country to be certified un... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - September 29, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
2009 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award Recipents AnnouncedEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 21, 2009) The National Quality Forum (NQF) and The Joint Commission today announced the 2009... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - September 21, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Takes Aim at Patient Safety FailuresEmail this article to a colleague.
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(WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 10, 2009) Teaming up with top hospitals and health systems across the country to use new methods to find the causes of and put a stop to dangerous and potentially deadly breakdowns in patient... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - September 10, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Alert: Effective Leadership Critical to Preventing Medical ErrorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 27, 2009) A new Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued today urges health care leaders to step up efforts to prevent errors by taking the zero-defect approach used in other high-risk industries such as aviation and nuclear energy. The Joint Commission is advoca... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - August 27, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Hospital Campuses Going Smoke-Free: What’s the Trend?Email this article to a colleague.
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Media Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 20, 2009) A new study from The Joint Commission projects that a majority of U.S. hospitals will have a smoke-free campus by the end of 2009. The study, “The Adoption of Smoke-Free... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - August 20, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Appoints New Commissioners to BoardEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 19, 2009) Health care executives Nancy Howell Agee and R. Timothy Rice have been appointed to The Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners by the American Hospital Associatio... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - August 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
‘Speak Up’ to Prevent Errors in Your Child’s CareEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 5, 2009) Medical errors are a serious problem, and the consequences of these mistakes can be especially devastating for children. A 2008 study by the... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - August 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission’s Critical Access Hospital Accreditation - Deemed Status Option RenewedEmail this article to a colleague.
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Media Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKen PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 8, 2009) The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has again granted The Joint Commission deeming author... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - July 8, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Offers Seasonal Flu Immunization Strategies - Free Monograph Designed to Improve Health Care Worker Vaccination RatesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Media Contact: Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630-792-5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 24, 2009) Seasonal influenza in health care workers is a personal health threat, but also poses a significant risk to the patients in their care. In an effort to help ... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - June 24, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Appoints New Home Care Executive DirectorEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – May 4, 2009) The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of Margherita C. Labson, R.N., as executive director of the Home Care Accreditation Program.
A certified Green ... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - May 4, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Carolinas Medical Center Earns Franklin AwardEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 20, 2009) The Joint Commission and the American Case Management Association (ACMA) today announced that Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the winner of the 2009 Franklin Award of Distinction.
CMC is distinctive in their investment in sta... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - April 20, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence: Making the What, Why and How DecisionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 14, 2009) Preventing infections is critical to patient safety. Effective hand hygiene practices have long been recognized as the most important way to reduce the transmission of potentially deadly germs in health care settings. To help health care organizations target... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - April 14, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CMS Recognizes The Joint Commission for Continued Hospice Deeming AuthorityEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 9, 2009) The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has renewed The Joint Commission’s deeming authority for hospice organizations for the maximum six-year term allowed.
The six-year designation means that hospice o... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - April 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission and American Heart Association Announce New Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Heart FailureEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Joint Commission and American Heart Association Announce NewJoint Commission Advanced Certification in Heart Failure
Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Recognition Required
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Source: Joint Commission News Releases - March 23, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission and American Heart Association Announce New Joint Commission Certification to Encourage Exemplary Care in Heart FailureEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Joint Commission and American Heart Association Announce NewJoint Commission Certification to Encourage Exemplary Care in Heart Failure
Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Recognition Required
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Source: Joint Commission News Releases - March 23, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Patient Safety Awareness Week Tips and ToolsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 8, 2009) The Joint Commission is marking National Patient Safety Awareness Week from March 8-14 by helping patients and their families become more involved and informed in th... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - March 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Now Accepting Applicants for the 2009 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality AwardsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Media Contacts: Ken PowersMedia Relations ManagerThe Joint Commission 630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org
Stacy FiedlerNational Quality Forum 202-783-1300sfiedler@qualityforum.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 10, 2009) The Joint Commission and the National Qua... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - February 10, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission to Include Patient Satisfaction Data on Quality Check™Email this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – January 20, 2009) People seeking information about how patients perceive the care they received at a particular hospital can now find this information on The Joint Commission’s Qualit... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - January 20, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Appoints Mark G. Pelletier, R.N., M.S., Executive Director, Hospital Programs, Accreditation and Certification ServicesEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – January 5, 2009) The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of Mark G. Pelletier, R.N., M.S., as the executive director for Hospital Programs and Accreditation and Certifica... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - January 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CMS Recognizes Joint Commission Ambulatory Surgery Center AccreditationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Media Contact: Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – December 12, 2008) The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has again granted The Joint Commission deeming authority for am... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - December 12, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Alert: Prevent Technology-Related Health Care ErrorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – December 11, 2008) Technology is often touted as the “cure” for health care, but a new Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued today warns that impleme... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - December 11, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Report Shows Gains in Safety, QualityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Where a patient receives care makes a difference
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 24, 2008) In some very critical areas, Joint Commission-accredited hospitals in America have steadily improved the quali... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Names Five New Members to Board of CommissionersEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 24, 2008) Five prominent health care leaders—David L. Bronson, M.D., F.A.C.P., Benjamin Chu, M.D., M.P.H., M.A.C.P., T. Anthony Denton, J.D., M.H.A., Mary Anne McCaffree... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
‘Hospital of the Future’ Report Urges Major ChangesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Joint Commission white paper proposes principles, actions to guide future hospital development
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 20, 2008) A report released today from The Joint Co... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 20, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Names Recipients of 2008 Ernest Amory Codman AwardsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 12, 2008) The Joint Commission today named the 2008 recipients of the 12th Annual Ernest Amory Codman Award to recognize excellence in the use of outcomes measurement to achieve... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 12, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Annual Behavioral Health Care ConferenceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Media Contact: Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630-792-5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
(Oak Brook, Ill.—November 10, 2008) The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources (JCR) announce that the Fifth Annual Conference on Behavioral Health Care will be held December 9-10, 2008, at th... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 10, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Monograph to Offer Promising Strategies for Immunizing Health Care PersonnelEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 5, 2008) In an effort to help improve the rate of health care worker influenza immunization, The Joint Commission will produce a new monograph that includes examples of suc... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 5, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Accreditation: Lab Decisions Will No Longer Affect Hospital DecisionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 4, 2008) Beginning January 1, 2009, under new Joint Commission policy, laboratory accreditation decisions will no longer immediately impact hospital accreditation decisions. Th... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - November 4, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Statement on CMS Clarification on Use of Standing Orders in HospitalsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Joint Commission applauds the October 24 memorandum from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that clarifies the use of standing orders in hospitals. This clarification was sought by The Joint Commission and brings CMS’ interpretation of standing orders into alignment with The Joi... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - October 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
2008 Eisenberg Award Winners AnnouncedEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 25, 2008) The National Quality Forum (NQF) and The Joint Commission today announced the 2008 recipients of the annual John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards.... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - September 25, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Alert: Prevent Blood Thinner Deaths and OverdosesEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 24, 2008) A number of recent high profile errors related to commonly used blood thinners highlight a safety issue that too frequently results in h... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - September 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Urges Patients to 'Speak Up' about PainEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 16, 2008) Pain is just a part of life, right? Maybe not. Pain is actually one the main reasons that Americans seek medical treatment, and untreated pain can have serious ... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - September 16, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission to Develop Hospital Standards for Culturally Competent Patient-Centered CareEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 25, 2008) A new grant from The Commonwealth Fund will be used by The Joint Commission to revise and develop accreditation standards for culturally competent patient-centered... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - August 25, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission, Urgent Care Association of America Form AllianceEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 10, 2008) The Joint Commission and the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA) have partnered to provide quality oversight for urgent care clinics, which provide walk-in treatment for many injuries, illnesses and conditions ranging from minor sore throats to head in... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - July 10, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission Alert: Stop Bad Behavior among Health Care ProfessionalsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 9, 2008) Health care is a high-stakes, pressure-packed environment that can test the limits of civility in the workplace. A new alert issued today by The Joint Commission warn... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - July 9, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
2009 Joint Commission Office-Based Surgery Standards Available OnlineEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 1, 2008) The Joint Commission’s revised office-based surgery standards, rationales and elements of performance for 2009 are now available online. The standards will take effect Jan... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - July 1, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
2009 Joint Commission Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Standards Available OnlineEmail this article to a colleague.
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Media Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 1, 2008) The Joint Commission’s revised hospital and critical access hospital standards, rationales and elements of performance for 2009 are now available online. The standards will... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - July 1, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
2009 Joint Commission Home Care Standards Available OnlineEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 1, 2008) The Joint Commission’s revised home care standards, rationales and elements of performance for 2009 are now available online. The standards will take effect January 1... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - July 1, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
2009 Joint Commission Ambulatory Care Standards Available OnlineEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 1, 2008) The Joint Commission’s revised ambulatory care standards, rationales and elements of performance for 2009 are now available online. The standards will take effect Jan... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - July 1, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
2009 Joint Commission Standards Available OnlineEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 1, 2008) The Joint Commission’s revised standards, rationales and elements of performance for 2009 are now available online. The standards will take effect January 1, 2009 and... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - July 1, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care ProgramEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 17, 2008) The Joint Commission today announced the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and related requirements for accredited long term care organizations. The National Patient Saf... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - June 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for LaboratoriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 17, 2008) The Joint Commission today announced the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and related requirements for accredited laboratories. The National Patient Safety Goals promot... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - June 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals and Critical Access HospitalsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 17, 2008) The Joint Commission today announced the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and related requirements for accredited hospitals and critical access hospitals. The National ... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - June 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for Home Care ProgramEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 17, 2008) The Joint Commission today announced the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and related requirements for accredited home care organizations. The National Patient Safety G... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - June 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for Disease-Specific Care Certification ProgramsEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 17, 2008) The Joint Commission today announced the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and related requirements for its certified disease-specific care programs. The National Patien... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - June 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health CareEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 17, 2008) The Joint Commission today announced the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and related requirements for accredited behavioral health care organizations. The National Pati... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - June 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Joint Commission Announces 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for Ambulatory Care and Office-Based SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 17, 2008) The Joint Commission today announced the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and related requirements for accredited ambulatory care facilities and offices in which surger... (Source: Joint Commission News Releases)
Source: Joint Commission News Releases - June 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news
