The Joint Commission announces Sustainable Healthcare Certification for U.S. hospitals
September 18, 2023 10:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission today announced a voluntary Sustainable Healthcare Certification (SHC) program for U.S. hospitals, effective Jan....
Virtual multidisciplinary rounds reduce length of stay and improve throughput
August 22, 2023 14:36 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traditional, in-person multidisciplinary rounds (MDRs) in patient care units are shown to reduce length of stay (LOS) and improve...
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum Join Forces to Improve Healthcare Quality, Safety, Equity, and Value
August 16, 2023 11:25 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum (NQF) today announced a strategic affiliation to accelerate improvements in health for...
Study identifies characteristics associated with high fidelity during patient handoffs
July 25, 2023 12:45 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patient handoffs are a critical transition point. Evidence suggests standardized protocols during handoffs improve communication,...
The Joint Commission announces new chief innovation officer
July 17, 2023 11:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission Enterprise, a global leader in health care quality improvement and patient safety, is pleased to announce that...
The Joint Commission, in Collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, Launches Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities
July 11, 2023 12:30 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, launched Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities...
The Joint Commission launches Health Care Equity Certification
June 27, 2023 14:15 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission is launching a voluntary Health Care Equity Certification Program, effective July 1. The advanced certification...
Quality initiative reduces unnecessary IV antihypertensive use for patients with severely elevated blood pressure
June 15, 2023 12:33 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asymptomatic severe hypertension, also known as hypertensive urgency, is severely elevated blood pressure (BP) that is frequently...
The Joint Commission releases new public education campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month in May
May 17, 2023 12:35 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than one in five adults in the United States live with a mental illness (57.8 million in 2021), according to the National Institute...
The Joint Commission enterprise announces three officer appointments to executive leadership team
May 01, 2023 15:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission today announced three appointments to its executive leadership team: Jean Courtney, CPA, MBA, has been named...