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Accreditation Info for BCBSIL Providers - Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Questions about upcoming May 31, 2013 accreditation-related deadlines for BCBS of IL? We can help.

Related Items: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , BCBS

04/05/2013
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Joint Commission Website E-Alerts

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E-alerts now available for Joint Commission Podcasts - update your subscription to sign up today!

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care , Behavioral Health Care , Critical Access Hospital , Disease-Specific Care , Health Care Staffing , Home Care , Hospital , Laboratory Services , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

04/01/2013
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Framework for Conducting a Root Cause Analysis and Action Plan

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A Framework for a Root Cause Analysis and Action Plan In Response to a Sentinel Event

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03/22/2013
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Leading Practice Library

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The Leading Practice Library is a complimentary tool available to organizations that are currently accredited or certified by The Joint Commission.

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03/20/2013
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Speak Up: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Everyone has a role in making health care safe. That includes doctors, nurses, nursing assistants and other caregivers. Nursing and rehabilitation centers all across the country are working to make health care safe. You can make your care safer by being active, involved, and informed.

Related Items: General Public , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , Speak Up , Speak Up (Accreditation Programs)

03/13/2013
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What's In a Name?

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Names play important roles in our everyday lives. Sometimes, names evoke strong emotional connections or memories of days gone by. At The Joint Commission, we recently learned how challenging it can be to name or “rename” something as we reinvented our Long Term Care Accreditation program.

Related Items: Skilled Nursing Facility , LTC Update (Newsletter) , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

02/22/2013
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2013 National Patient Safety Goals Slide Presentation

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View the 2013 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) in this slide presentation file. (PPT format)

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02/19/2013
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Sentinel Event Data - General Information

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Sentinel Event Statistics Data - General Information (1995 - Q4 2012)

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02/07/2013
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Sentinel Event Data Summary

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Sentinel Event Statistics as of December 31, 2012

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02/07/2013
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Sentinel Event Data - Event Type by Year

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Sentinel Event Statistics Data - Event Type by Year (1995 - Q4 2012)

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02/07/2013
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Sentinel Event Data - Root Causes by Event Type

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Sentinel Event Statistics Data - Root Causes by Event Type (2004 - Q4 2012)

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02/07/2013
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Tackle your organization’s challenges using Joint Commission tools

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Tools ready for use by C-Suite leaders and organizational quality and safety teams.

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care , Critical Access Hospital , Disease-Specific Care , Health Care Staffing , Home Care , Hospital , Laboratory Services , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , Sentinel Event , Speak Up , Leading Practice Library , Targeted Solutions Tool , Core Measure Solutions Exchange , Standards BoosterPak

01/10/2013
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Gina Zimmermann

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Gina Zimmermann is the executive director for Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation. In this role, she oversees the strategic direction and performance of the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation Program.

Related Items: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , Staff Biographies

01/08/2013
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External Studies Highlight Positive Differences in How Joint Commission Accredited Nursing Facilities Perform

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Three recent independent studies have shown that Joint Commission-accredited organizations outperform non-accredited facilities in a number of key areas.

Related Items: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

01/07/2013
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Transition Steps to the Reinvented Products for Currently Accredited Organizations

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Attached below are the transition steps, with dates, to help you understand what to expect in the months ahead.

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01/07/2013
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7 Step Accreditation Checklist for Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Facilities

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This checklist provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long term care facilities a concise overview of the accreditation process.

Related Items: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

01/07/2013
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The Joint Commission Debuts New Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation and Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Certification

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The Joint Commission today announced its new Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program, and for the first time is offering a Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Certification option. The Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program, which replaces the Long Term Care Accreditation program, is designed to help providers achieve, maintain and demonstrate excellence in the services they provide.

Related Items: News Releases , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

01/07/2013
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Prepublication Standards - Foundational Requirements for the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation Program (formerly Long Term Care Accreditation Program)

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These reinvented standards focus on key care processes that contribute to improved outcomes for all patients and residents in nursing centers.

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01/07/2013
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Prepublication Standards - Foundational Requirements for the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation Program (formerly Long Term Care Accreditation Program), including additional requirements for Veterans Affairs Community Living Centers (CLCs)

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These reinvented standards focus on key care processes that contribute to improved outcomes for all patients and residents in nursing centers.

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01/07/2013
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Prepublication Standards - Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Certification Option

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This additional distinction will allow organizations to validate and better distinguish the caliber of their rehabilitation and advanced care capabilities to hospital and health system networks, other care providers, Accountable Care Organizations, payers, and the public.

Related Items: Prepublication Standards , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , TOC Prepublication Standards

01/07/2013
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Facts about the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation and Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Certification

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On January 7, 2013, The Joint Commission launched its new Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program. This program replaces the previous Long Term Care Accreditation program, which was established as the Accreditation Program for Extended Care Facilities in 1966.

Related Items: Fact Sheets , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

01/07/2013
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LTC Update - Issue 2, 2012

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News about the Long Term Care Accreditation Program, published quarterly.

Related Items: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , LTC Update (Newsletter)

12/20/2012
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2013 Survey Activity Guide

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Information to help health care organizations prepare for survey in 2013.

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care , Behavioral Health Care , Critical Access Hospital , Home Care , Hospital , Laboratory Services , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , Survey Activity Guide , Survey Process

12/18/2012
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Sentinel Event Policy and Procedures

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Sentinel Event Policy and Procedures

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12/06/2012
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Speak Up: Five Things You Can Do To Prevent Infection

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Avoiding contagious diseases like the common cold, strep throat, and the flu is important to everyone. Here are five easy things you can do to fight the spread of infection.

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care , Behavioral Health Care , Critical Access Hospital , Disease-Specific Care , General Public , Health Care Staffing , Home Care , Hospital , Infection Control , Laboratory Services , Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , Patient Education , Speak Up , Speak Up Infection Control , Health Care-Associated Infections , Patient Education Infection

11/30/2012
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