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Statement from The Joint Commission regarding the May 20, 2013 tornado in Oklahoma

Tuesday May 21, 2013
Statement from The Joint Commission regarding the May 20, 2013 tornado in Oklahoma

In a time of such tragedy, the people of Moore, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas are in our thoughts as they begin their process of recovery from the May 20 tornado. Learn More
 

The Joint Commission Launches Educational Campaign on Adult Depression

Tuesday May 21, 2013
The Joint Commission Launches Educational Campaign on Adult Depression

The Joint Commission has launched a new Speak Up™ campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month to help people become better informed about the common warning signs of adult depression, how to get the most out of treatments for depression, and advice for how to speak up if they or a loved one needs help. Learn More
 

Joint Commission to Offer Behavioral Health Home Certification Option in 2014

Wednesday May 15, 2013
Joint Commission to Offer Behavioral Health Home Certification Option in 2014

Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health care organizations that are establishing behavior health homes as part of nationwide efforts to expand and improve health services will soon have a certification option. Learn More
 

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

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

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. Learn More
 

New Joint Commission alert addresses medical device alarm safety in hospitals

Monday April 8, 2013
New Joint Commission alert addresses medical device alarm safety in hospitals

The constant beeping of alarms and an overabundance of information transmitted by medical devices such as ventilators, blood pressure monitors and ECG (electrocardiogram) machines is creating “alarm fatigue” that puts hospital patients at serious risk, according to a Sentinel Event Alert issued today by The Joint Commission. Learn More
 

New Joint Commission Speak Up Video Tackles Pain

Wednesday February 27, 2013
New Joint Commission Speak Up Video Tackles Pain

The Joint Commission has released “Speak Up: About Your Pain,” an engaging animated video that illustrates the reasons why it is important for patients to speak up about their pain and provides easy-to-understand examples for the general public. Learn More
 
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