The Joint Commission now requires that accredited organizations complete or request extensions for any Plans for Improvement that exceed the projected completion date by more than six months.

A new study found that physicians are overprescribing antibiotics, which researchers say are ineffective in treating acute bronchitis.

Fill in the blank: The Joint Commission standards that cover sedation and anesthesia apply to all patients in any setting who receive ___________________ or _________________________.

Public-private partnerships led to decrease in patient harm during 2011 and 2012.