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Summary Lists

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Q. Are there any circumstances when staff in an outpatient area, such as physical therapy, located in a hospital or ambulatory care organization would be required to create and maintain a summary list for a patient (RC.02.01.07)?

05/03/2013
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Alarm safety webinar – May 1, 2013

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Sentinel Event Alert Issue 50: Medical device alarm safety in hospitals, highlights important issues and approaches to improving safety surrounding alarm-equipped medical devices in hospitals.

Related Items: Critical Access Hospital , Hospital , Sentinel Event , Alarm Safety , Safety and Quality Webinar Replays

05/02/2013
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Revisions to Applicability of EC Requirements for Freestanding Ambulatory Infusion and Rehabilitation Technology Settings in the Home Care Program

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Joint Commission Requirement

Related Items: 2013 Joint Commission Requirement

05/01/2013
Blog

It’s the thought that counts…

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If you’re looking to promote your organization’s services, this week’s post includes some tips from our business development specialist, Alison Clemens. When and how to use direct mail to effectively support your marketing efforts is a question that many business owners and managers ask.

Related Items: Home Care , Home Care Accreditation

05/01/2013
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Surveyors Stop Scoring for Failure to Measure Surgical Site Infection Rates Past 30 Days

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Joint Commission Requirement

Related Items: Surgical Site Infection , 2013 Joint Commission Requirement , Implantable Devices

05/01/2013
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Facts about the Advanced Certification Program for Palliative Care

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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
Blog

Safety culture project seeks ambulatory pilots: the juice is definitely worth the squeeze

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Find out how you can measure and improve the safety culture at your organization!

Related Items: Ambulatory , Ambulatory Advisor

04/30/2013
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Facts about Joint Commission International

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Joint Commission International (JCI) was established in 1994 as a division of Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), a private, not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission.

Related Items: Fact Sheets , About The Joint Commission , Joint Commission International , Corporate Fact Sheets

04/29/2013
News

Joint Commission Announces Accreditation of DaVita Inpatient Dialysis Units

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For the first time, The Joint Commission has awarded Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation to an inpatient kidney care provider DaVita Hospital Services. Denver based DaVita, with nearly 700 sites located in Joint Commission-accredited hospitals across the U.S., is a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

Related Items: News Releases , DaVita , Dialysis

04/29/2013
Blog

Guest Blogger Darrell Anderson: Voice of a Consumer – My Own

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Ambulatory care blog featuring voice of a consumer

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care

04/25/2013
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Technical Assistance Teleconference List

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Listen to audio replays of the Bureau of Primary Healthcare's monthly technical assistance teleconferences.

Related Items: Ambulatory Health Care , BPHC - Teleconferences

04/25/2013
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Slides and Audio from the April 23, 2013 Lab Teleconference

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Miss the April 23, 2013 teleconference: What's New and Improved for 2013? You can listen to a recording and view the slideshow.

Related Items: Laboratory Services , Previous Webinar

04/25/2013
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PCMH Self Assessment

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This tool is a useful document that may be helpful as you pursue PCMH certification. It assesses Elements of Performance (EPs) which are the actions, processes and structures that must be implemented to achieve the standard.

Related Items: Critical Access Hospital , Hospital , Eligibility , Primary Care Medical Home Certification Option

04/23/2013
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Hospital PCMH NCQA Crosswalk

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This tool, prepared by The Joint Commission, compares the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) general standard areas for its 2011 version of the Patient-Centered Medical Home to the specific Joint Commission requirements for its Primary Care Medical Home.

Related Items: Critical Access Hospital , Hospital , Primary Care Medical Home Certification Option , Comparisons

04/23/2013
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Accreditation for Infusion Pharmacy

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To meet our home infusion pharmacy standards, a pharmacy must provide a full spectrum assessment, care planning, reassessment and performance improvement activities.

Related Items: Infusion , Pharmacy

04/22/2013
Blog

Tell us what you think about BHH certification

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The Joint Commission is developing an optional Behavioral Health Home (BHH) certification for organizations already accredited under our Behavioral Health Care program

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

04/22/2013
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Lab Stat News - April 2013

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Some quick news for labs interested in accreditation or currently accredited by The Joint Commission.

Related Items: Laboratory Services , Quick News and Tips for Labs

04/22/2013
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New “Take 5 with The Joint Commission” Podcast Series Offers Fresh Perspective on Health Care Topics

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Health care professionals and others interested in improving health care quality and safety have a new resource — the “Take 5” podcast series from The Joint Commission, a series of casual conversations on health care topics.

Related Items: Podcast , Sentinel Event , News Releases

04/22/2013
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Facts about Behavioral Health Home Certification

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The Joint Commission is developing a new Behavioral Health Home Certification product to recognize organizations that have successfully integrated primary physical and behavioral health care.

Related Items: Behavioral Health Care , Certification Fact Sheets , Behavioral Health Home

04/19/2013
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Comprehensive Stroke Certification Fees and Benefits

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The Joint Commission and American Heart Association / American Stroke Association’s Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification includes a new and exclusive suite of benefits.

Related Items: Fees , Benefits , Comprehensive Stroke Center

04/19/2013
Blog

Forget Zumba, try the Gemba Walk!

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We, as Americans, are obsessed with finding better ways to accomplish our goals. This week, I want to share with you a powerful tool that can be used by leaders and their colleagues to better understand ‘the place where value is created,’ or Gemba.

Related Items: Home Care Accreditation , Home Care

04/17/2013
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Webinar: The Joint Commission Standards Taking Effect on July 1, 2013

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Join CLSI and The Joint Commission on May 30, 2013 to learn important information that will assist you with your standards compliance, quality goals, and day-to-day operations. Register online.

Related Items: Laboratory Services

04/17/2013
News

Statement from The Joint Commission regarding the bombings at the Boston Marathon

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The Joint Commission salutes the health care workers in Boston for their tireless efforts during this time of public emergency. We stand ready to assist our accredited organizations with the increased demands they are facing following the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon, and Joint Commission account executives are available to assist organizations with any questions they may have.

Related Items: Emergency Preparedness , Boston Marathon

04/16/2013
Blog

Sharing Knowledge and Information

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We live in a continually evolving social world. The ability to easily and quickly share information with friends and colleagues can open so many new doors.

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04/16/2013
Blog

Attending a trade show this year?

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Attending a trade show this year? Visit The Joint Commission ambulatory care team's booth for more than just a hot giveaway!

Related Items: Ambulatory , Ambulatory Advisor

04/16/2013
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