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Sentinel Event Alert Issue 50: Medical device alarm safety in hospitals

Many medical devices have alarm systems. These alarm-equipped devices are essential to providing safe care to patients in many health care settings; clinicians depend on these devices for information they need to deliver appropriate care and to guide treatment decisions. Learn More

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The Joint Commission Expands Performance Measurement Requirements

Friday November 30, 2012

The Joint Commission Expands Performance Measurement Requirements for General Medical/Surgical Hospitals Learn More

SIRAS

Monday October 15, 2012

Strategies for Improving Rapid Influenza Testing in Ambulatory Settings (SIRAS). This is a free continuing education (CE) course designed for physicians, physician assistants and registered nurses who provide care in ambulatory settings. SIRAS was developed under a cooperative agreement between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Joint Commission. Learn More

R³ Report Issue 3 - Influenza Vaccination

R<sup>3</sup> Report Issue 3 - Influenza Vaccination

Published for Joint Commission accredited organizations and interested health care professionals, R3 Report provides the rationale and references that The Joint Commission employs in the development of new requirements. Learn More

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Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient-and Family-Centered Care

This Joint Commission initiative addresses effective communication, cultural competence, and patient- and family-centered care. Resources include the patient-centered communication standards, the Roadmap for Hospitals, and reports from a cross-sectional qualitative study. Learn More

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