http://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/Joint Commission What's New60http://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/jco_02_03_10.htmWed, 03 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/nr_012710.htmMedia Contact:     Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – January 27, 2010) The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has named The Joint Commission a designated accreditor of advanced d...Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/sea_44.htmPreventing Maternal Death The goal of all labor and delivery units is a safe birth for both newborn and mother. A previous Alert(1) reviewed the causes of death and injury among newborns with normal birth weight and suggested risk reduction strategies. This Alert addresses the equally tragic loss o...Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/revisions_stds_requirements_cah_dpu_jan_2010.htmAttached are the revisions referred to in the February issue of Perspectives.  There are three documents for your information.  These documents are as follows: New Elements of Performance for Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Distinct Part Units (New EPs shown in context of the standard with the new...Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/2010_SAG.htm2010 Survey Activity Guide * - 1/4/09 The Survey Activity Guide for Healthcare Organizations includes information for all accreditation programs. The purpose of the activity guide is to inform organizations about how to prepare for the onsite survey, including: Identifying ways in which the o...Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/issue_409.htmThu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/ms_01_01_01.htmHow does one articulate the basic tenets of an effective working relationship between hospital governance, medical staff leadership, and the medical staff itself?  The Joint Commission, in attempting to do just that, has in the past produced new versions of the standard addressing the issue, formerl...Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/jco_12_16_09.htmWed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/dscu_issue_4_2009.htmThe DSC Update newsletters are now in PDF format. Issue 4, 2009Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/NR/exeres/5578D912-DA65-4FCC-B24D-15A9CDF7D567.htmThe LTC Update newsletters are now in PDF format. Issue 4, 2009Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org/Library/WhatsNew/speak_up_doctor_visit.htmWed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT