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Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care

Advanced Certification in Heart Failure: Standardized Performance Measures

The Joint Commission has approved a set of standardized performance measures for Disease Specific Care Advanced Certification in Heart Failure (ACHF). These measures have been developed to better evaluate the care provided to the Heart Failure patient with an emphasis on transitions of care.

Related Topics: Patient Safety, Heart Failure, Advanced Certification, Disease-Specific Care

05/13/2013

Advanced Certification , Palliative Care

Facts about the Advanced Certification Program for Palliative Care

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 Topics: Certification Fact Sheets, Palliative Care, Advanced Certification

04/30/2013

Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care

Prepublication Standards – Disease-Specific Care Core Requirements

Revisions to the Disease-Specific Care Certification core requirements are designed to support emerging trends in disease-specific care and to promote compliance with improved quality and safety of patient care.

Related Topics: Disease-Specific Care, Advanced Certification, Prepublication Standards

12/19/2012

Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care

Review Process Guide for Advanced Certification for Palliative Care

In this 2013 Review Process Guide, your organization will find guidance on how to prepare for the onsite palliative care certification review.

Related Topics: Disease-Specific Care, Advanced Certification, Review Process Guide, Palliative Care

12/18/2012

Advanced Certification

Audio replay of 6/21/12 Palliative Care Teleconference

Recording of palliative care teleconference featuring four organizations talking about their experience with certification.

Related Topics: Advanced Certification, Previous Webinar Palliative Care, Palliative Care

06/22/2012

Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care

Eligibility for Chronic Kidney Disease Certification

Related Topics: Advanced Certification, Disease-Specific Care, Kidney Disease

04/30/2012

Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care

Certificate of Distinction for Chronic Kidney Disease

The Joint Commission's Certificate of Distinction for Chronic Kidney Disease recognizes organizations that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for CKD patients.

Related Topics: Kidney Disease, Disease-Specific Care, Advanced Certification

04/30/2012

Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care

Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers

The Joint Commission's Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers recognizes centers that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care.

Related Topics: Advanced Certification, Disease-Specific Care, Primary Stroke

04/30/2012

Advanced Certification , Disease-Specific Care