http://www.jointcommission.orgJoint Commissionhttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_about_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. Unknown AuthorTue, 30 Apr 2013 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_behavioral_health_home_certification/The Joint Commission is developing a new Behavioral Health Home Certification product to recognize organizations that have successfully integrated primary physical and behavioral health care.Unknown AuthorFri, 19 Apr 2013 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_advanced_certification_comprehensive_stroke_centers/In September 2012, The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association launched Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSCs). This new level of certification recognizes the significant resources in infrastructure, staff, and training. . .Unknown AuthorThu, 27 Dec 2012 10:58:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org//benefits_of_joint_commission_certification/A listing of the benefits of Joint Commission Certification.Unknown AuthorMon, 27 Aug 2012 16:11:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_about_scoring_and_certification_decisions/The scoring and decision process is based on the criticality of the standards and other requirements regarding their relationship to the quality and safety of patient care.Unknown AuthorMon, 27 Aug 2012 15:40:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_about_health_care_staffing_services_certification/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. Unknown AuthorWed, 08 Aug 2012 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_about_disease-specific_care_certification/The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program, launched in 2002, is designed to evaluate clinical programs across the continuum of care. Joint Commission accredited organizations may seek certification for virtually any chronic disease or condition. Unknown AuthorWed, 11 Jul 2012 08:54:00 GMThttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_about_primary_stroke_center_certification/The Joint Commission's Primary Stroke Center Certification Program, launched in December 2003, was developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA).Unknown AuthorWed, 11 Jul 2012 06:15:00 GMT