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Correction For Comprehensive Stroke Center Chapter in the 2013 Disease-Specific Care Manual

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The 2013 Disease-Specific Care Certification Manual omitted eligibility requirements for Comprehensive Stroke Centers. The corrected appendix for CSC is available for download.

Related Items: Disease-Specific Care , Comprehensive Stroke Center

05/23/2013
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Joint Commission Appoints Mark G. Pelletier, R.N., M.S., Chief Operating Officer, Division of Accreditation and Certification Operations

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The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of Mark G. Pelletier, R.N., M.S., as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in the division of Accreditation and Certification Operations.

Related Items: Staff Biographies , News Releases

05/22/2013
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The Joint Commission’s Implementation Guide for NPSG.07.05.01 on Surgical Site Infections

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"The Joint Commission’s Implementation Guide for NPSG.07.05.01 on Surgical Site Infections: The SSI Change Project” will provide guidance to health care organizations implementing the National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) on surgical site infections (SSIs).

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care , Critical Access Hospital , Hospital , NPSG , Surgical Site Infection

05/22/2013
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Antimicrobial Stewardship

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Resources include a free toolkit that provides guidance to health care organizations building or looking to improve antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Related Items: Health Care-Associated Infections , Antimicrobial Stewardship

05/21/2013
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Primary Care Medical Home

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Related Items: Transitions of Care Information , Primary Care Medical Home , Ambulatory Health Care

05/21/2013
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Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

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Provide your feedback to the open Field Review for Primary Stroke Centers posted July 26, 2012.

05/21/2013
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Advanced Certification in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Advanced Certification in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

05/21/2013
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Advanced Certification in Chronic Kidney Disease

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Advanced Certification in Chronic Kidney Disease

05/21/2013
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Statement from The Joint Commission regarding the May 20, 2013 tornado in Oklahoma

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In a time of such tragedy, the people of Moore, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas are in our thoughts as they begin their process of recovery from the May 20 tornado.

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05/21/2013
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Facts about Speak Up™ Initiatives

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The Joint Commission’s award winning Speak Up™ program urges patients to take an active role in preventing health care errors by becoming involved and informed participants on their health care team.

Related Items: Fact Sheets , General Public , Patient Safety , Speak Up , Patient Rights , Patient Safety Fact Sheets

05/21/2013
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Joint Commission Resources

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Joint Commission Resources (JCR) is a global, knowledge-based organization providing innovative solutions to help health care organizations across all settings improve patient safety and quality.

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05/21/2013
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Patient Safety

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New - Webinar Replay on Alarm Safety

05/21/2013
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Pain Management

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It is estimated that in the United States more than 76 million people suffer from pain. Pain can be chronic or acute, such as post-surgical pain. This page highlights a variety of resources related to effective pain management and patient safety.

05/21/2013
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Mark G. Pelletier, R.N., M.S.

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Mark Pelletier, R.N., M.S. is Chief Operating Officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations

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05/21/2013
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The Joint Commission Launches Educational Campaign on Adult Depression

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The Joint Commission has launched a new Speak Up™ campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month to help people become better informed about the common warning signs of adult depression, how to get the most out of treatments for depression, and advice for how to speak up if they or a loved one needs help.

Related Items: Depression , Speak Up , News Releases , Behavioral Health Care

05/21/2013
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Speak Up: What You Should Know About Adult Depression

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Everybody feels blue or sad sometimes. Depression is more than just feeling sad. When you are depressed you lose interest in activities, and you may feel overwhelmed, agitated or isolated.

Related Items: Speak Up , Suicide , Mental Health , Depression

05/21/2013
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Home Care Accreditation program's 25th anniversary

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This June, The Joint Commission’s Home Care Accreditation program will celebrate our 25-year anniversary. Where has the time gone?

Related Items: Home Care Accreditation , Home Care

05/20/2013
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Joint Commission Officers

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Joint Commission Officers

05/17/2013
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Start now on getting state recognition of your behavioral health home certification

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When The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Home certification option becomes available on January 1, 2014, will your state authority recognize it for purposes of licensure or certification?

Related Items: Behavioral Health Care , BHC News (Newsletter)

05/17/2013
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Guest Blogger George Mills: Environment of Care Management Plans

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Environment of Care Plans

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care

05/17/2013
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Speak Up: Information for Living Organ Donors

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Every year nearly 6,000 Americans become living organ donors. Usually, they donate a kidney. But donors can also give a part of their liver, lung or pancreas.

Related Items: General Public , Organ Donation , Speak Up

05/16/2013
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Home Care Summer Webinar Sessions

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Looking to Expand Your Business Horizons? Our free webinars can help you learn how to build and maintain quality as you plan for future growth! Space is limited! Register online today.

Related Items: Home Care , Webinar

05/16/2013
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Armed Forces Day 2013

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This Saturday, May 18th, is Armed Forces Day, a day where we honor and pay tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces. The Joint Commission salutes the men and women who serve our country and value our partnership with our military fellows.

Related Items: Critical Access Hospital , Hospital

05/16/2013
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Speak Up: What You Should Know About Pain Management

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There are many different causes and kinds of pain. Pain can be caused by injury, illness, sickness, disease or surgery. Treating pain is the responsibility of your doctor, Nurses and other caregivers.

Related Items: General Public , Patient Education , Speak Up , Pain Management , Transitions of Care Patient Information

05/16/2013
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Accreditation Publicity Kit: Sample News Releases

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The Joint Commission provides news release samples by program to help organizations promote their accreditation.

Related Items: Accreditation Publicity Kit

05/15/2013
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