Joint Commission updates emergency management requirements

Editor's Note

The Joint Commission on November 3 updated its emergency management requirements for hospital, ambulatory, home health, and hospice settings, effective November 15.

The updated standards will assist healthcare organizations in more effectively planning for disasters and coordinate with federal, state, tribal, regional, and local emergency preparedness systems.

The update renews focus on continuity of operations, integration with community and regional emergency planning, and leadership engagement, the Joint Commission says.

(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois - November 2, 2017) - Wildfires, hurricanes, active shooters and cyber-attacks are just a few of the recent crises that have affected U.S. hospitals and other health care organizations.

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