Joint Commission

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and 16.2 million Americans experienced a major depressive episode in 2016. It’s also...Read More »

Next year, patients and potential parents will have one more metric by which to judge your hospital. Starting July 2020, The Joint Commission (TJC...Read More »

In this issue:

1. CMS revises its guidance for surveyors on how to determine immediate jeopardy
2. Emergency preparedness: CDC
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In this issue:

1. Staff safety: Review PPE training and protect staff ahead of new survey expectations
2. Patient's rights: TJC
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The Joint Commission (TJC) announced revisions to its anticoagulant therapy National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) December 7. NPSG 03.05.01 has...Read More »

Here are some additional tips from Kathleen Good, MSN, RN, a former surveyor with TJC and now an associate of Patton Healthcare...Read More »

Hemodialysis is one of four areas The Joint Commission (TJC) says it’s ...Read More »

The Joint Commission (TJC) announced revisions to its suicide prevention National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) November 27. NPSG 15.01.01 now has...Read More »

A study that found independent hospital accreditation carries no real benefit for patient outcomes has garnered a formal rebuttal from The Joint...Read More »