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The Joint Commission revises volume criteria for cardiac, stroke certifications

Editor's Note The Joint Commission announced today, April 2, significant updates taking effect immediately to the eligibility requirements for its cardiac and stroke certifications, developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA). The key revisions involve the removal of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
April 2, 2025
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The Joint Commission launches UNIFY 2025 to advance patient safety, healthcare quality

Editor's Note The Joint Commission has announced UNIFY 2025: Convening for Quality, a national event set for September 16-17, 2025, in Washington, DC. The two-day gathering will bring together healthcare leaders and policymakers to address critical challenges in patient safety and healthcare quality. According to the announcement, the event will…

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By: Matt Danford
March 19, 2025
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The Joint Commission, National Quality Forum accept patient safety, equity award applications

Editor's Note Applicants 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 have until March 31 to submit, according to a recent announcement from The Joint Commission. There is no cost to apply.…

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By: Matt Danford
March 11, 2025
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Fresh tools, talking points drive sharps safety culture shift

Takeaways • The prevalence of needlesticks and other sharp object injuries to OR team members is 42.8%, an increase of 16% over the past decade. • New research and perspectives are shaping the discourse around sharps safety, such as new and expanded evidence-based practices presented in AORN’s 2025 update to…

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By: Carina Stanton
March 5, 2025
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The Joint Commission issues new workplace violence prevention standards

Editor's Note New and revised workplace violence prevention requirements take effect for The Joint Commission-accredited, office-based surgery practices July 1, The Joint Commission announced.  According to the January 16 announcement, which also announced new and revised standards for accredited assisted living communities and nursing care centers, the updates aim to…

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By: Matt Danford
January 16, 2025
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Mastering CMS regulations: How to ensure a finding-free Joint Commission survey

Takeaways • Requirements for improvement and condition level deficiency findings have been trending up in recent The Joint Commission surveys. • The scoring trends and OR hot spots focus on infection control, medication management, national patient safety goals, post-surgical electronic health record tracers, and transplant (tissue) safety. • Federal regulations,…

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By: Uyen Vo, BSN, MBA
January 1, 2025
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Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert details environmental disaster preparation

Editor's Note To support healthcare organizations in implementing proactive risk management strategies, The Joint Commission has issued Sentinel Event Alert, “Environmental disasters: Preparing to safely evacuate or shelter in place.” As detailed in a November 13 press release, this alert outlines steps for healthcare organizations to consider as they prepare…

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By: Matt Danford
November 13, 2024
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WHO, Joint Commission mark World Patient Safety Day

Editor's Note In partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), The Joint Commission and The Joint Commission and Joint Commission International (JCI) invite organizations, health professionals, patients, and their advocates to recognize World Patient Safety Day Tuesday, September 17. This year’s theme is “improving diagnosis for patient safety.” This theme…

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By: Matt Danford
September 16, 2024
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Joint Commission International launches healthcare sustainability certification for global organizations

Editor's Note Joint Commission International (JCI) and the International Hospital Federation's Geneva Sustainability Centre (GSC) have introduced a new Healthcare Sustainability Certification (HSC) for healthcare organizations outside the U.S., according to a September 11 report from The Joint Commission. The goal of the new initiative is to address the nearly…

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By: Matt Danford
September 13, 2024
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The Joint Commission, NQF open applications for 2024 Eisenberg awards

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Editor's Note The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum (NQF) announced on September 3 they are now accepting applications for the 2024 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. The application window is open until October 29, 2024. The annual awards, which recognize major achievements by individuals and organizations…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 4, 2024
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