http://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/Joint Commission News Releases60http://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_05_01_08.htmJoint Commission’s Quality Check® Now Features Disease-Specific Care, Health Care Staffing Services Media Contact:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – May 1, 2008) Patients looking for information about where to go for their healt...Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_04_29_08.htm(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 29, 2008) The Joint Commission and the American Case Management Association (ACMA) today named the Care Management Department of Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the winner of the 2008 Franklin Award of Distinction. Spectrum Health was distinctive in demons...Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_04_21_08.htmJoint Commission Report Provides Tool to Assess and Overcome Language, Cultural Barriers Media Contact:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org See complete press kit  (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 21, 2008) As the face of America continues to change, a res...Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_04_16_08.htmDeemed Status Option Renewed for Six Years Media Contact:    Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 16, 2008) The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has again granted The Joint Co...Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_04_15_08.htmMedia Contact:    Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org New executive vice president brings Six Sigma training to new role (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 15, 2008)  Anne Marie Benedicto today begins her new role as chief of staff and executive vice president of ...Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_04_11_08.htmMedia Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org See complete press kit  (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 11, 2008) Medications specifically made for adults and administered to children in health care facilities are putting young patients at greater risk for dr...Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_04_04_08.htmJoint Commission Campaign Urges Patients to Take an Active Role in Their Health Care Media Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 4, 2008) Understanding the often complex medical information your doctor or other caregivers g...Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_03_11_08_2.htmService-specific standards to be part of standards for Health Care Services Certification Media Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 11, 2008) The Joint Commission has released for comment proposed standards for Palliativ...Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_03_11_08.htmMedia Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 10, 2008) The Joint Commission has released for comment proposed standards for a new Health Care Services Certification program. The standards will be part of a new Health Care Ser...Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_JCR_03_06_08.htmFeatured Case Studies will Include Three Unforeseen Tragedies of 2007 Media Contact:Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org (OAK BROOK, Illinois, USA – March 6, 2008) Their health care organizations were unexpectedly thrown into emergency response mode last ...Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_03_06_08.htmExpert Roundtable Calls for Action to Improve Quality, Accountability Media Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 6, 2008) Health care organizations, practitioners, purchasers, oversight bodies and the public all rely on pe...Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_02_15_08.htm(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – February 15, 2008) The Joint Commission today issued a Sentinel Event Alert that urges hospitals and ambulatory care centers to pay special attention to preventing accidents and injuries that can occur during MRI scans. More than 10 million MRI scans are performed each yea...Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_02_14_08.htmMedia Contacts: Ken PowersMedia Relations ManagerThe Joint Commission                         630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org Alicia AebersoldVice President, CommunicationsNational Quality Forum 202.783.2772aaebersold@qualityforum.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Februa...Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_11608_OBS_accred_ny.htmMedia Contact:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – January 16, 2008) A new patient safety law taking effect January 14, 2008, will require New York State physician practices that perform office-based surgical procedures to achieve a...Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_1_3_08.htmMedia Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org  (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – January 3, 2008)  The Joint Commission today announced the establishment of a special fact-finding task force that will examine implementation issues related to revised hospital medical...Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_120507.htmMedia Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – December 5, 2007) The American health care system has long been known for its treatment innovations, but efficiency and cost effectiveness have remained challenges. Each additional step ...Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_111607.htmMedia Contact:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 16, 2007) Home Care executive Kristy Wright, R.N., F.A.A.N, has been appointed to a special seat on the Board of Commissioners of The Joint Commission as a representative o...Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_111507.htmMedia Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 15, 2007) The Joint Commission Board of Commissioners today announced the addition of an initial set of seven hospital outpatient measures to its current complement of core meas...Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_ar_07.htmMedia Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org See complete press kit. (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 12, 2007) American hospitals are making measurable strides in the quality of care provided for patients with heart attacks, heart failure, pneumonia and...Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_ATS+Hopkins+Bayview.htmMedia Contacts:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org Meghan RossbachPublic Affairs SpecialistJohns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center410.550.0128mrossba1@jhmi.edu (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 7, 2007) The Joint Commission today named Addiction Treatment Se...Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_Broward+General.htmMedia Contacts:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org Mark SchumacherExecutive Director of Foundation, Broward HealthDirector of Marketing, Chris Evert Children’s Hospital954.712.6342mschumacher@browardhealth.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 7, 2007) Th...Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_Christiana+Care.htmMedia Contacts:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org Spiros G. MantzavinosMedia Relations ManagerChristiana Care Health System302.327.3344SMantzavinos@Christianacare.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 6, 2007) The Joint Commission today named Christiana ...Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_Sea+View.htmMedia Contacts:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org James T. RobertsPublic Affairs DirectorSea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home718.317.3213James.Roberts@seaviewsi.nychhc.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 7, 2007) The Joint Commission today ...Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_Seton+Family.htmMedia Contacts:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org Matilda SanchezCommunications SpecialistSeton Family of Hospitals512.324.3073mtsanchez@seton.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 7, 2007) The Joint Commission today named the Seton Family of Hospitals,...Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_Saint+Joseph.htmMedia Contact:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org Jeff Murphy Director, Marketing/Public RelationsSaint Joseph HealthCare859.313.2017jmurphy@sjhlex.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 6, 2007) The Joint Commission today named Saint Joseph HealthCare, Le...Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_Wennberg.htmMedia Contacts:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org Deborah G. KimbellCommunications AdvisorThe Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice603.653.0877Deborah.G.Kimbell@dartmouth.edu (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 6, 2007) The Joint Comm...Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_Codman+2007+all+recipients.htmMedia Contact:    Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 6, 2007) The Joint Commission today announced this year’s organization and individual recipients of the 11th Annual Ernest Amory Codman Award to recognize excellence in the ...Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_11_1_07.htmMedia Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager, The Joint Commission630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE and OAK BROOK, Ill., USA – November 1, 2007) In a unique display of international patient safety collaboration, the top health leaders from Canada, Germany, the Netherlands...Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_102907.htmMedia Contact:                                                           Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org  (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – October 29, 2007) The Joint Commission today announced that its Division of Quality Research and Measurement will study how ra...Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_101907_copd.htmMedia Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – October 19, 2007) The Joint Commission officially announced its new Disease-Specific Care Program for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. The Joint Commission is ac...Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_101907.htmMedia Contact:                                                          Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – October 19, 2007) The Joint Commission today announced expanded pilot testing of its WikiHealthCare™ application to include a co...Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_100407.htmMedia Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – October 4, 2007) The Joint Commission today announced it has received federal funding for a study of the potential risks and weaknesses of inaccurate or incomplete pre-operative nursing...Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_100307.htmMedia Contact:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630.792.5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – October 3, 2007) Patients looking for information about where to go for their health care needs can now find an even more complete listing of health care organizations on The Joint ...Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_07eisenberg_award.htmMedia Contact:Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org Editors Note: The recipients of the 2007 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards will be featured in the December, 2007 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, publ...Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_090607.htmMedia Contact:Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 6, 2007) Front-line providers, health care administrators, researchers and other health care professionals across the globe will be able to collaborate with each other t...Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_090507.htmMedia Contact:     Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org   (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 5, 2007) Physicians and medical staff members who have concerns about the safety and quality of care at their hospital may report those concerns with the underst...Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_vad_090407.htmMedia Contact:Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 4, 2007) The Joint Commission today officially implemented its certification program for hospitals that perform ventricular assist device (VAD) surgery as destination th...Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_081507.htm(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 15, 2007) The Joint Commission today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the World Health Organization (WHO) to oversee global field testing of the long-planned International Classification for Patient Safety (ICPS).  The project has been sponsored by th...Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_080207.htmMedia Contact:Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Specialist630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 2, 2007) The Joint Commission announces the appointment of Debra Zak, Ph.D., R.N., as executive director of the Home Care Accreditation Program, and the promotion of Robert...Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NewsRoom/NewsReleases/nr_chassin_080107.htmMedia Contact:Cathy Barry-IpemaChief Communications Officer630.792.5630cipema@jointcommission.org See complete press kit (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 1, 2007)  The Board of Commissioners of The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of Mark R. Chassin, M.D., M.P.P., M.P.H., to lead T...Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT