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Advanced Certification for Palliative Care Programs

Advanced Certification for Palliative Care Programs. 6/21/12 Teleconference audio recording added.

Related Items: Disease-Specific Care , Palliative Care , Advanced Certification

05/15/2013

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Advanced Certification in Heart Failure: Standardized Performance Measures

The Joint Commission has approved a set of standardized performance measures for Disease Specific Care Advanced Certification in Heart Failure (ACHF). These measures have been developed to better evaluate the care provided to the Heart Failure patient with an emphasis on transitions of care.

Related Items: Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care , Heart Failure , Patient Safety , Other Measures

05/13/2013

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Facts about the Advanced Certification Program for Palliative Care

Launched in September 2011, The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification Program for Palliative Care recognizes hospital inpatient programs that demonstrate exceptional patient and family-centered care and optimize the quality of life for patients (both adult and pediatric) with serious illness.

Related Items: Advanced Certification , Palliative Care , Certification Fact Sheets

04/30/2013

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Prepublication Standards – Disease-Specific Care Core Requirements

Revisions to the Disease-Specific Care Certification core requirements are designed to support emerging trends in disease-specific care and to promote compliance with improved quality and safety of patient care.

Related Items: Prepublication Standards , Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care

12/19/2012

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Review Process Guide for Advanced Certification for Palliative Care

In this 2013 Review Process Guide, your organization will find guidance on how to prepare for the onsite palliative care certification review.

Related Items: Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care , Palliative Care , Review Process Guide

12/18/2012

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Audio replay of 6/21/12 Palliative Care Teleconference

Recording of palliative care teleconference featuring four organizations talking about their experience with certification.

Related Items: Advanced Certification , Palliative Care , Previous Webinar Palliative Care

06/22/2012

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Eligibility for Chronic Kidney Disease Certification

Related Items: Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care , Kidney Disease

04/30/2012

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Certificate of Distinction for Chronic Kidney Disease

The Joint Commission's Certificate of Distinction for Chronic Kidney Disease recognizes organizations that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for CKD patients.

Related Items: Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care , Kidney Disease

04/30/2012

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Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers

The Joint Commission's Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers recognizes centers that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care.

Related Items: Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care , Primary Stroke

04/30/2012

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Requirements for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

Includes Standards, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Performance Measures.

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04/30/2012

News

The Joint Commission Awards First Advanced Certifications for Palliative Care

Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.; Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y.; Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York City; St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Pontiac, Mich.; and The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. in Branford, Conn. have become the first hospitals across the country to receive Advanced Certification for Palliative Care from The Joint Commission.

Related Items: News Releases , Advanced Certification , Palliative Care

02/27/2012