Videoshttp://www.jointcommission.orgJoint CommissionQuality and Safety Resources for Joint Commission Customershttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/quality-and-safety-resources-for-joint-commission-customers/ Learn more about the quality and safety tools that are available with Joint Commission accreditation by watching this video.   Learn more about the quality and safety tools that are available with Joint Commission accreditation by watching this video.
 

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 12 Apr 2013 11:40:00 GMTSpeak Up: About Your Pain http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak_up_about_your_pain_english/ Aches and Pains aren’t fun. It’s important to speak up about your pain, so you can get the right treatment. Watch the latest Speak Up video and you’ll meet the Pains – a band of mischievous scamps who cause trouble for the main characters!   Aches and Pains aren’t fun. It’s important to speak up about your pain, so you can get the right treatment. Watch the latest Speak Up video and you’ll meet the Pains – a band of mischievous scamps who cause trouble for the main characters!
 

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 26 Feb 2013 09:50:00 GMTSpeak Up: Sobre el dolorhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-sobre-el-dolor/ Los dolores y los achaques no son divertidos. Es importante hablar sobre su dolor, para que pueda obtener el tratamiento adecuado. Vea el último vídeo del programa “Speak Up” y conocerás los dolores – una banda de sinvergüenzas traviesos que causan proble [...]Los dolores y los achaques no son divertidos. Es importante hablar sobre su dolor, para que pueda obtener el tratamiento adecuado. Vea el último vídeo del programa “Speak Up” y conocerás los dolores – una banda de sinvergüenzas traviesos que causan problemas para los protagonistas.
 

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 26 Feb 2013 09:44:00 GMTAccelerating the diagnosis and treatment of sepsishttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/accelerating-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-sepsis/ Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitalized patients, claiming 220,000 American lives annually. Learn more about the Center for Transforming Healthcare’s Reducing Sepsis Mortality project in this video. Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitalized patients, claiming 220,000 American lives annually. Learn more about the Center for Transforming Healthcare’s Reducing Sepsis Mortality project in this video.

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 12 Oct 2012 12:10:00 GMTNational Summit on Overuse: Dr. Mark Chassinhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/national-summit-on-overuse-dr-chassin/ Mark R. Chassin, M.D. president, The Joint Commission, talks about the problem of overuse and why it demands physician leadership.   Mark R. Chassin, M.D. president, The Joint Commission, talks about the problem of overuse and why it demands physician leadership.
 

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 25 Sep 2012 15:10:00 GMTNational Summit on Overuse: Dr. Bernard Rosofhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/national-summit-on-overuse-dr-rosof/ What specialty societies think about overuse according to Bernard Rosof, M.D., AMA-Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement     What specialty societies think about overuse according to Bernard Rosof, M.D., AMA-Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement
 
 

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 25 Sep 2012 14:40:00 GMTHealth care and high reliability: a cautionary talehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin-keynote-hro-conference/ Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.     5th International High Reliability Organizing Conference Oakbrook Terrace, Il [...]Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.
 
 

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May 21, 2012

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:16:00 GMTThe journey to high reliabilityhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/the-journey-to-high-reliability/ Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.   Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois May 21, 2012 Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.
 
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May 21, 2012

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:15:00 GMTRobust process improvement and the Center for Transforming Healthcare http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/rpi-and-the-cth/ Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.     5th International High Reliability Organizing Conference Oakbrook Terrace, Il [...]Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.
 
 

5th International High Reliability Organizing Conference
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
May 21, 2012

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:14:00 GMTCenter projects: wrong site surgery and hand hygienehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/center-projects-wss-and-hh/ Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.   5th International High Reliability Organizing Conference Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois M [...]Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.
 
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Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
May 21, 2012

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:13:00 GMTThe Center’s Targeted Solutions Tool™http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/the-centers-targeted-solutions-tool/ Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.   5th International High Reliability Organizing Conference Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois M [...]Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.
 
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Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
May 21, 2012

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:11:00 GMTQuestion and Answer sessionhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/question-and-answer-session/ Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.   5th International High Reliability Organizing Conference Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois M [...]Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses how far away health care is from high reliability and The Joint Commission's efforts to accelerate high reliability.
 
5th International High Reliability Organizing Conference
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
May 21, 2012

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:10:00 GMTTST for Hand-off Communications Webinar Playback - July 26, 2012http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/tst-for-hand-off-communications-webinar-playback_july-26-2012/ View the webinar playback for TST for Hand-off Communications, July 26, 2012. View the webinar playback for TST for Hand-off Communications, July 26, 2012.

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 07 Aug 2012 13:42:00 GMTSpeak Up: Know Your Rightshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-know-your-rights/ It isn’t easy going to the hospital, but it is important to remember that you have rights and a role regarding your treatment and care. Watch the latest video with the Speak Up gang to find out how to speak up and help make better decisions about your care. Request Downloadable File It isn’t easy going to the hospital, but it is important to remember that you have rights and a role regarding your treatment and care. Watch the latest video with the Speak Up gang to find out how to speak up and help make better decisions about your care.

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]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 26 Jun 2012 08:30:00 GMTSpeak Up: Conozca sus derechos como pacientehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-conozca-sus-derechos-como-paciente/ No es fácil ir a un hospital, pero es importante recordar que usted tiene derechos y un papel con respecto a su tratamiento y atención médica. Vea el más reciente video de la pandilla Speak Up para averiguar cómo hablar y ayudar a tomar mejores decisiones sobre su [...]No es fácil ir a un hospital, pero es importante recordar que usted tiene derechos y un papel con respecto a su tratamiento y atención médica. Vea el más reciente video de la pandilla Speak Up para averiguar cómo hablar y ayudar a tomar mejores decisiones sobre su atención médica.

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]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 26 Jun 2012 08:19:00 GMTTST for Hand-off Communicationshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/tst-handoff-communications/ An estimated 80 percent of serious medical errors involve miscommunication between caregivers when patients are transferred or handed-off. See how the Hand-off Communications Targeted Solutions Tool™, or TST, is helping organizations improve their hand-off process. An estimated 80 percent of serious medical errors involve miscommunication between caregivers when patients are transferred or handed-off. See how the Hand-off Communications Targeted Solutions Tool™, or TST, is helping organizations improve their hand-off process.

]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 21 Jun 2012 14:44:00 GMTImproving Health Care Togetherhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/improving-hc-together/ Learn about Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and its work with the Partnership for Patients initiative. Launched in December 2011, the initiative brings together leaders of major hospitals, employers, physicians, nurses, and patient advocates along with state and federal governments in a shared eff [...]Learn about Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and its work with the Partnership for Patients initiative. Launched in December 2011, the initiative brings together leaders of major hospitals, employers, physicians, nurses, and patient advocates along with state and federal governments in a shared effort to make hospital care safer, more reliable, and less costly.
 

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 19 Jun 2012 12:22:00 GMTPromoting Health Equity and Patient Centered Carehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/promoting-health-equity-and-patient-centered-care/ This video features staff from the Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation discussing Joint Commission standards and resources that advance health equity and patient centered care. This video features staff from the Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation discussing Joint Commission standards and resources that advance health equity and patient centered care.

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 25 May 2012 15:34:00 GMTTST for Wrong Site Surgery Webinar Playback - May 2, 2012http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/tst_WSS_playback_050212/ View the webinar playback on the Targeted Solutions Tool for Wrong Site Surgery.   View the webinar playback on the Targeted Solutions Tool for Wrong Site Surgery.
 

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 16 May 2012 11:33:00 GMTKeeping patients safe from fallshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/keeping-patients-safe-from-falls/ Video:  Tens of thousands of patients fall in health care facilities every year and many of these falls result in moderate to severe injuries. Find out how the participants in the Center for Transforming Healthcare’s seventh project are working to keep patients safe from falls.   [...]Video:  Tens of thousands of patients fall in health care facilities every year and many of these falls result in moderate to severe injuries. Find out how the participants in the Center for Transforming Healthcare’s seventh project are working to keep patients safe from falls.
 

]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 26 Apr 2012 10:38:00 GMTCreating a Safety Culturehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/creating-a-safety-culture/ Video:  A safety culture is built on trust. It empowers staff to report errors, near misses, and recognize unsafe behaviors and conditions that can put patients at risk, all of which drive improvement. See and hear more about The Center for Transforming Healthcare’s sixth project that fo [...]Video:  A safety culture is built on trust. It empowers staff to report errors, near misses, and recognize unsafe behaviors and conditions that can put patients at risk, all of which drive improvement. See and hear more about The Center for Transforming Healthcare’s sixth project that focuses on improving safety culture.
 

]]>Unknown AuthorMon, 23 Apr 2012 14:11:00 GMTTST for Wrong Site Surgery Webinar Playback - March 7, 2012http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/tst-for-wrong-site-surgery-webinar-playback/ View the webinar playback on the Targeted Solutions Tool for Wrong Site Surgery. View the webinar playback on the Targeted Solutions Tool for Wrong Site Surgery.

]]>Unknown AuthorMon, 26 Mar 2012 14:25:00 GMTUsing the TST for wrong site surgery: Is your organization at risk?http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/tst_wss/ Video:  The Wrong Site Surgery Targeted Solutions Tool or TST, will help organizations identify, measure and reduce risks in key processes that can contribute to a wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgery. Video:  The Wrong Site Surgery Targeted Solutions Tool or TST, will help organizations identify, measure and reduce risks in key processes that can contribute to a wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgery.

]]>Unknown AuthorMon, 13 Feb 2012 10:27:00 GMTE-App Video Tutorialhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/e-app-video-tutorial/ We recently launched our new electronic Application for Accreditation (E-App)! The application was redesigned from the ground up for all accreditation programs, with the exception of the laboratory and certification programs. This video provides an overview of the new features and functionality, as [...]We recently launched our new electronic Application for Accreditation (E-App)! The application was redesigned from the ground up for all accreditation programs, with the exception of the laboratory and certification programs. This video provides an overview of the new features and functionality, as well as some helpful hints on navigating through the application.

]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 09 Feb 2012 10:26:00 GMTImproving Care with the TSThttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/improving-care-with-the-tst/ The Targeted Solutions Tool™, or TST, is a web-based tool that walks an organization through a performance improvement project. Watch how one organization is using the TST to improve patient safety. The Targeted Solutions Tool™, or TST, is a web-based tool that walks an organization through a performance improvement project. Watch how one organization is using the TST to improve patient safety.

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 13 Dec 2011 09:19:00 GMTJoining Forces to Help Heal Healthcarehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/joining-forces-to-help-heal-healthcare/ Learn more about the Center for Transforming Healthcare's Healing Healthcare Partnership™ campaign. Learn more about the Center for Transforming Healthcare's Healing Healthcare Partnership™ campaign.

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 23 Nov 2011 13:49:00 GMTLet's Heal Health Care Togetherhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/lets-heal-health-care-together/ View this three minute video to learn about the Center’s Healing Healthcare Partnership and how your organization can contribute to this life-saving cause. View this three minute video to learn about the Center’s Healing Healthcare Partnership and how your organization can contribute to this life-saving cause.

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 26 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTImproving care for people with heart failure http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/improving-care-for-people-with-heart-failure/ Nationwide, heart failure is a major cause for hospital readmissions within 30 days. In March 2011, the Center for Transforming Healthcare launched its fifth project, Preventing Avoidable Heart Failure Hospitalizations. Nationwide, heart failure is a major cause for hospital readmissions within 30 days. In March 2011, the Center for Transforming Healthcare launched its fifth project, Preventing Avoidable Heart Failure Hospitalizations.

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMTSpeak Up: Reduce your risk of fallinghttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-reduce-your-risk-of-falling/ One out of three adults age 65 and older gets injured from falls every year. But anyone can fall. Making simple changes can mean a big difference when it comes to preventing falls. Watch the latest video from the Speak Up gang, and learn how to reduce your risk of falling!   Request Down [...]One out of three adults age 65 and older gets injured from falls every year. But anyone can fall. Making simple changes can mean a big difference when it comes to preventing falls. Watch the latest video from the Speak Up gang, and learn how to reduce your risk of falling!
 

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]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 03 Aug 2011 08:53:00 GMTSpeak Up : Reducir el riesgo de caidashttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up--reducir-el-riesgo-de-caidas/ Uno de cada tres adultos mayores de 65 años sufren caídas cada año. Pero caerse puede pasarle a cualquiera. Haciendo cambios sencillos pueden significar una gran diferencia cuando se trata de la prevención de caídas. ¡Vea el más reciente en la serie d [...]Uno de cada tres adultos mayores de 65 años sufren caídas cada año. Pero caerse puede pasarle a cualquiera. Haciendo cambios sencillos pueden significar una gran diferencia cuando se trata de la prevención de caídas. ¡Vea el más reciente en la serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™, y aprenda cómo reducir el riesgo de caerse!

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]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 03 Aug 2011 08:41:00 GMTSpeak Up: Poder Juvenilhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-poder-juvenil/ Vea el quinto en una serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™ de The Joint Commission, este es uno especialmente para los niños que van al hospital. Marco, como el Capitán Speak Up, ayuda a empoderar a Cara, para que ella se sienta confidente con hacerle preguntas al d [...]
Vea el quinto en una serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™ de The Joint Commission, este es uno especialmente para los niños que van al hospital. Marco, como el Capitán Speak Up, ayuda a empoderar a Cara, para que ella se sienta confidente con hacerle preguntas al doctor. "¡Speak Up: Poder Juvenil!" enfatiza que los niños tienen el derecho de hacer preguntas y expresar sus preocupaciones si no entienden algo.
 
 
  
 
]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 06 Jul 2011 11:38:00 GMTSpeak Up - Kid Power!http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-kid-power/ See the fifth in The Joint Commission’s series of animated Speak Up   TM   videos, this one especially for children going to the hospital. Marco, as Captain Speak Up, helps em"power" Cara, so she feels confident asking her doctor questions. "Speak Up:  Kid Power [...]See the fifth in The Joint Commission’s series of animated Speak UpTM  videos, this one especially for children going to the hospital. Marco, as Captain Speak Up, helps em"power" Cara, so she feels confident asking her doctor questions. "Speak Up:  Kid Power!" emphasizes that children have the right to ask questions and voice their concerns if they don’t understand something.

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]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 06 Jul 2011 06:08:00 GMTReducing the Risk of Wrong Site Surgeryhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/reducing-the-risk-of-wrong-site-surgery/ Best estimates are that 40 wrong site surgery events happen in the United States every week. The Center for Transforming Healthcare created a project to reduce the risk of wrong site surgery because it is a preventable adverse event. Best estimates are that 40 wrong site surgery events happen in the United States every week. The Center for Transforming Healthcare created a project to reduce the risk of wrong site surgery because it is a preventable adverse event.

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTSpeak Up: En el consultorio del medico http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-en-el-consultorio-del-medico--/ Vea el cuarto en una serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™ de The Joint Commission, este sobre ir al consultorio del médico. Conocerán a Marge Popple, quien aprende porqué es importante anotar preguntas acerca de su salud, compartir una lista de medicamentos con [...]Vea el cuarto en una serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™ de The Joint Commission, este sobre ir al consultorio del médico. Conocerán a Marge Popple, quien aprende porqué es importante anotar preguntas acerca de su salud, compartir una lista de medicamentos con el doctor, y comprender perfectamente todo lo que se explica durante exámenes médicos.
 
  
]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 01 Jun 2011 09:57:00 GMTSpeak Up: At The Doctors Office http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-at-the-doctors-office-/ See the fourth in The Joint Commission's series of animated Speak Up™ videos, this one on going to the doctor's office. You'll meet Marge Popple, who learns why it's important to write down questions about her health, share a list of medications with the doctor, and fully understand everythin [...]See the fourth in The Joint Commission's series of animated Speak Up™ videos, this one on going to the doctor's office. You'll meet Marge Popple, who learns why it's important to write down questions about her health, share a list of medications with the doctor, and fully understand everything that is explained during medical checkups.

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]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 01 Jun 2011 07:45:00 GMTDr. Chassin's keynote at the 4th International High Reliability Organizing Conferencehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassins-keynote-at-the-4th-international-high-reliability-organizing-conference/ Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses bringing the concept of high reliability to health care and the obstacles that prevent health care reaching a safer level of performance. Washington, D.C. April 21, 2011 Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., discusses bringing the concept of high reliability to health care and the obstacles that prevent health care reaching a safer level of performance.

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April 21, 2011

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 11 May 2011 16:19:00 GMTExpert panel at the 4th International High Reliability Organizing Conferencehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/expert-panel-at-the-4th-international-high-reliability-organizing-conference/ Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., participates in a panel discussion about the phenomena that undermine reform and methods to reach reliability. Washington, D.C. April 21, 2011 Joint Commission President Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., participates in a panel discussion about the phenomena that undermine reform and methods to reach reliability.

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April 21, 2011

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 11 May 2011 15:58:00 GMTSpeak Up: Take Medication Safelyhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up--take-medication-safely/ See the third in The Joint Commission’s series of animated Speak Up™ videos, this one on taking medication safely. The cast of characters encounter everyday situations where they have to read instructions, ask for directions and inspect labels, just like you do for medications to make s [...]See the third in The Joint Commission’s series of animated Speak Up™ videos, this one on taking medication safely. The cast of characters encounter everyday situations where they have to read instructions, ask for directions and inspect labels, just like you do for medications to make sure you take them safely. Be sure to share this new video with your family and friends!

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]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 04 May 2011 07:02:00 GMTSpeak Up: Tomar medicamentos de manera segurahttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up--tomar-medicamentos-de-manera-segura/ Vea el tercero en la serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™, sobre como tomar medicamentos de manera segura. El reparto de caracteres se encuentra con situaciones diarias donde tienen que leer instrucciones, pedir direcciones e inspeccionar etiquetas, igual como se hace para tomar me [...]Vea el tercero en la serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™, sobre como tomar medicamentos de manera segura. El reparto de caracteres se encuentra con situaciones diarias donde tienen que leer instrucciones, pedir direcciones e inspeccionar etiquetas, igual como se hace para tomar medicamentos de manera segura. ¡Comparta este nuevo video con su familia y amigos!

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]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 04 May 2011 07:01:00 GMTDr. Chassin describes the key aspects of achieving high reliabilityhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin-describes-the-key-aspects-of-achieving-high-reliability/ 8 Video Clips:  1. The concept 2. Leadership 3. The three imperatives  4. Reporting  5. Improving processes  6. Assessing an organization 7. What The Joint Commission is doing  8. The science     8 Video Clips: 
1. The concept
2. Leadership
3. The three imperatives 
4. Reporting 
5. Improving processes 
6. Assessing an organization
7. What The Joint Commission is doing 
8. The science  

     

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 29 Apr 2011 15:55:00 GMTSpeak Up: Prevent the spread of infectionhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up--prevent-the-spread-of-infection/ See the second in The Joint Commission’s series of animated Speak Up™ videos, this one on infection control. Be sure to share this new video with your family and friends! The cast of characters in the infection control video encounter situations where they have to "speak up" i [...]See the second in The Joint Commission’s series of animated Speak Up™ videos, this one on infection control. Be sure to share this new video with your family and friends! The cast of characters in the infection control video encounter situations where they have to "speak up" in everyday life.

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]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 06 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMTSpeak Up: Prevenir la propagación de infeccioneshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-prevenir-la-propagación-de-infecciones/ Vea el segundo en una serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™ de The Joint Commission, sobre el control de las infecciones. ¡Comparta este video con toda su familia y amistades!  El reparto de caracteres del video animado sobre el control de las infecciones, se encuentra en [...]Vea el segundo en una serie de videos animados del programa Speak Up™ de The Joint Commission, sobre el control de las infecciones. ¡Comparta este video con toda su familia y amistades!  El reparto de caracteres del video animado sobre el control de las infecciones, se encuentra en situaciones donde tienen hacer ¡Oír su voz! en la vida diaria.

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]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 06 Apr 2011 07:59:00 GMTDr. Chassin - Center for Transforming Healthcare http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin-center-for-transforming-healthcare--/ Hear Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speak at IHI's 22nd Annual National Forum, Orlando, FL, December 7, 2010 Hear Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speak at IHI's 22nd Annual National Forum, Orlando, FL, December 7, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTDr. Chassin - The Challenge to Delivering Accountable Carehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin-delivering-accountable-care/ Hear Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speak at IHI's 22nd Annual National Forum, Orlando, FL, December 7, 2010 Hear Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speak at IHI's 22nd Annual National Forum, Orlando, FL, December 7, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTDr. Chassin - High Reliability Organizationshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin-high-reliability-organizations/ Hear Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speak at IHI's 22nd Annual National Forum, Orlando, FL, December 7, 2010 Hear Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speak at IHI's 22nd Annual National Forum, Orlando, FL, December 7, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTIn Their Own Wordshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/in-their-own-words/ Watch as several representatives from Joint Commission Behavioral Health-accredited organizations explain, in their own words, why their organizations continue to choose The Joint Commission for their accreditation. Watch as several representatives from Joint Commission Behavioral Health-accredited organizations explain, in their own words, why their organizations continue to choose The Joint Commission for their accreditation.

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 25 Mar 2011 16:49:00 GMTSpeak Up: Prevent errors in your care http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-prevent-errors-in-your-care-/ See the first in a series of new animated Speak Up™ videos that encourage patients to speak up and be active participants in their health care. Like the other Speak Up materials, the videos are free and can be used by accredited organizations and other interested stakeholders that want to pro [...]See the first in a series of new animated Speak Up™ videos that encourage patients to speak up and be active participants in their health care. Like the other Speak Up materials, the videos are free and can be used by accredited organizations and other interested stakeholders that want to promote the Speak Up message.

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]]>Unknown AuthorMon, 07 Mar 2011 12:17:00 GMTSpeak Up: Evitar errores en su atención médicahttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/speak-up-evitar-errores-en-su-atención-médica/ Vea el primero en una serie de nuevos videos animados del programa Speak Up™, que exhortan a los pacientes a hablar más alto y que sean participantes activos en su asistencia médica. Igual que los otros materiales del programa Speak Up™, los videos son gratuitos y pueden s [...]Vea el primero en una serie de nuevos videos animados del programa Speak Up™, que exhortan a los pacientes a hablar más alto y que sean participantes activos en su asistencia médica. Igual que los otros materiales del programa Speak Up™, los videos son gratuitos y pueden ser utilizados por organizaciones acreditadas y otras partes interesadas que quieran promover el mensaje del programa.
 


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]]>Unknown AuthorMon, 07 Mar 2011 12:16:00 GMTDr. Chassin - Health Reform and quality of Care: Can We Have Both?http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin---health-reform-and-quality-of-care/ Full Version - "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010 Full Version - "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 04 Mar 2011 18:00:00 GMTDr Chassin - Health Reform and the Future of Health Care http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin---health-reform-and-the-future-of-health-care-/ Part 1 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both? Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010 Part 1 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both? Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 04 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMTDr. Chassin - The Science of High Reliabilityhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin---the-science-of-high-reliability/ Part 2 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010 Part 2 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 04 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMTDr. Chassin - High Reliability: Getting There from Herehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin--high-reliability-getting-there-from-here/ Part 3 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010 Part 3 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 04 Mar 2011 15:00:00 GMTDr. Chassin - Tools for Improvementhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin-tools-for-improvement/ Part 4 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010 Part 4 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 04 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMTDr. Chassin - The Joint Commission's Role in Transforming Health Carehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/dr-chassin--the-joint-commissions-role/ Part 5 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010 Part 5 of "Health Reform and Quality of Care: Can We Have Both?" Dr. Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., speaks at the Studer Group's Eighth Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2010

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 04 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMTJoint Commission Center For Transforming Healthcarehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/joint-commission-center-for-transforming-healthcare/ Learn how the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare is changing and improving health care today. Learn how the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare is changing and improving health care today.

]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTMock Tracer: Therapeutic Schoolhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/mock-tracer-therapeutic-school/ The Tracer Process: What to Expect during a Behavioral Health Care On-site Survey shows examples of the kinds of questions Joint Commission surveyors ask and who they interview during the "Tracer" portion of an on-site survey. This video follows a mock survey at a therapeutic school. The Tracer Process: What to Expect during a Behavioral Health Care On-site Survey shows examples of the kinds of questions Joint Commission surveyors ask and who they interview during the "Tracer" portion of an on-site survey. This video follows a mock survey at a therapeutic school.

]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 13 Jan 2011 09:28:00 GMTMock Tracer: Mental Health Centerhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/mock-tracer-mental-health-center/ The Tracer Process: What to Expect during a Behavioral Health Care On-site Survey shows examples of the kinds of questions Joint Commission surveyors ask and who they may interview during the "Tracer" portion of an on-site survey. This video follows a mock survey at a community mental hea [...]The Tracer Process: What to Expect during a Behavioral Health Care On-site Survey shows examples of the kinds of questions Joint Commission surveyors ask and who they may interview during the "Tracer" portion of an on-site survey. This video follows a mock survey at a community mental health center.

]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 13 Jan 2011 08:16:00 GMTTackling Surgical Site Infectionshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/tackling-surgical-site-infections/ In August 2010, the Center for Transforming Healthcare launched its fourth project which aims to reduce surgical site infections (SSI). This project is launched in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons and uses data derived from the ACS’s National Surgical Quality Improvement Pr [...]In August 2010, the Center for Transforming Healthcare launched its fourth project which aims to reduce surgical site infections (SSI). This project is launched in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons and uses data derived from the ACS’s National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP).

]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTA World of Difference: Video Presentationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/a-world-of-difference--video-presentation/ Our Mission: To continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. Our Mission: To continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 08 Oct 2010 20:25:00 GMTImproving Hand Hygienehttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/improving-hand-hygiene/ Learn about the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare’s first project on hand hygiene and hear representatives from leading hospitals talk about the importance of improving hand hygiene compliance. More about the hand hygiene project. Learn about the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare’s first project on hand hygiene and hear representatives from leading hospitals talk about the importance of improving hand hygiene compliance. More about the hand hygiene project.

]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMTTaking on Hand-off Communicationshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/taking-on-hand-off-communications/ The Center for Transforming Healthcare's participating hospitals have chosen hand-off communications as the second improvement project. Every transition of care can be risky for patients because important information needs to be communicated from one caregiver to another and from one institution to [...]The Center for Transforming Healthcare's participating hospitals have chosen hand-off communications as the second improvement project. Every transition of care can be risky for patients because important information needs to be communicated from one caregiver to another and from one institution to another to keep patients safe.

]]>Unknown AuthorTue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMTWelcome Video Message from Michele Sacco, Executive Directorhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/welcome-video-message-from-michele-sacco-executive-director/ The Joint Commission’s Health Care Staffing Services (HCSS) Certification Program provides an independent, comprehensive evaluation of a staffing firm’s ability to provide qualified and competent staffing services. Watch Michele's video for more information. The Joint Commission’s Health Care Staffing Services (HCSS) Certification Program provides an independent, comprehensive evaluation of a staffing firm’s ability to provide qualified and competent staffing services. Watch Michele's video for more information.

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 01 Jan 2010 13:40:00 GMTMary Cesare Murphy - Executive Directorhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/mary-cesare-murphy---executive-director/ Welcome Video from Mary Cesar Murphy - Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program. Welcome Video from Mary Cesar Murphy - Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program.

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 01 Jan 2010 13:02:00 GMTImproving Patient-Provider Communication - Part 1 of 4http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/improving-patient-provider-communication---part-1-of-4/ The video series highlights what is required by Joint Commission standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients who are deaf/hard of hearing or limited English proficient. The video series highlights what is required by Joint Commission standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients who are deaf/hard of hearing or limited English proficient.

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:28:00 GMTImproving Patient-Provider Communication - Part 2 of 4http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/improving-patient-provider-communication---part--2-of-4/ The video series highlights what is required by Joint Commission standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients who are deaf/hard of hearing or limited English proficient. The video series highlights what is required by Joint Commission standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients who are deaf/hard of hearing or limited English proficient.

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMTImproving Patient-Provider Communication - Part 3 of 4http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/improving-patient-provider-communication---part-3-of-4/ The video series highlights what is required by Joint Commission standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients who are deaf/hard of hearing or limited English proficient. The video series highlights what is required by Joint Commission standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients who are deaf/hard of hearing or limited English proficient.

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:26:00 GMTImproving Patient-Provider Communication - Part 4 of 4http://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/improving-patient-provider-communication---part-4-of-4/ The video series highlights what is required by Joint Commission standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients who are deaf/hard of hearing or limited English proficient. The video series highlights what is required by Joint Commission standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients who are deaf/hard of hearing or limited English proficient.

]]>Unknown AuthorWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMTReach for a Higher Standardhttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/reach-for-a-higher-standard/   .  .

]]>Unknown AuthorFri, 12 Jun 2009 14:59:00 GMTOrgan Donation Saves Liveshttp://www.jointcommission.org//multimedia/organ-donation-saves-lives/ Understanding Organ Donation and Evaluating Hospital Performance Understanding Organ Donation and Evaluating Hospital Performance

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