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Is certification or advanced certification for you?

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The Joint Commission offers certification at two levels – core and advanced. Both are evaluated through the same set of standards.

Related Items: DSC Update , Certification

06/14/2011
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Announcing a New Phase in Heart Failure Certification

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Advanced Certification in Heart Failure will now include transitions of care to the outpatient setting. New certification requirements go into effect July 1. Applications are now being accepted.

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04/29/2011
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Health Affairs - Still Crossing the Quality Chasm

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The April issue of Health Affairs features an article, written by Drs. Mark Chassin and Jerod Loeb, titled “The Ongoing Quality Improvement Journey: Next Stop, High Reliability.” The article highlights high reliability, which can be defined as consistent excellence over long periods of time.

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04/14/2011
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Facts about Joint Commission Connect

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Joint Commission Connect is a secure Web site intended only for Joint Commission accredited or certified organizations.

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01/10/2011
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Types of Disease-Specific Care Programs Certified

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Examples of these programs include, but are not limited to, services provided in hospitals, clinics, home care companies, long-term care facilities, sub-acute care, rehabilitation centers, and physician groups.

Related Items: Disease-Specific Care , Eligibility

11/05/2010
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Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence: Overcoming the Challenges

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The Joint Commission is releasing “Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence: Overcoming the Challenges,” to help health care organizations target their efforts in measuring hand hygiene performance.

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care , Behavioral Health Care , Critical Access Hospital , Disease-Specific Care , Hand Hygiene , Home Care , Hospital , Infection Control , Laboratory Services , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , Monograph , Influenza , Infection Control Monographs , Leading Practice Library Addendum , Health Care-Associated Infections

05/04/2010
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Acronyms Frequently Used by The Joint Commission

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Acronyms Frequently Used by The Joint Commission

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04/21/2010
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Website Permissions/Reprints Request Form

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Use this form to request Website Permissions/Reprints

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01/04/2010
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Don't Just Talk the Talk: The Joint Commission tackles its own processes with Lean and Six Sigma, Quality Progress, July 2009

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This article covers The Joint Commission's use of Lean and Six Sigma in their new Robust Process Improvement approach to quality improvement.

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08/07/2009
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Special Instructions for Accessing The Joint Commission Connect for Non-Internet Explorer Browser Users (For Windows Users)

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Special Instructions for Accessing The Joint Commission Connect for Non-Internet Explorer Browser Users (For Windows Users)

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07/22/2009
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Providing a Safer Environment for Health Care Personnel and Patients through Influenza Vaccination

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“Providing a Safer Environment for Health Care Personnel and Patients through Influenza Vaccination: Strategies from Research and Practice,” a free monograph, to help health care organizations of all types improve seasonal influenza vaccination rates in health care personnel.

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06/25/2009
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Report a Complaint about Medical Information Mishandled by The Joint Commission Staff- Privacy Incident Report Form

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Form to Report a Complaint about Medical Information Mishandled by The Joint Commission Staff- Privacy Incident Report

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04/01/2009
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Assessing the Quality of Care in Disease Mananagement

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Choosing to be certified by Tthe Joint Commission means a great deal. It means you've demonstrated a commitment to providing quality care and you seek to continuously improve that care.

Related Items: Benefits of Certification , Disease-Specific Care , General Public , Brochure

05/31/2007
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