﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="/cms/includes/rss.css"?><!--RSS generated by Joint Commission at Sun, 26 May 2013 02:18:54 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><channel><title>Blog: LTC Update</title><link>http://www.jointcommission.org</link><copyright /><generator>Joint Commission</generator><item><title>What's In a Name?</title><link>http://www.jointcommission.org//ltc_update_blog/whats_in_a_name/</link><description>Names play important roles in our everyday lives. Sometimes, names evoke strong emotional connections or memories of days gone by.  At The Joint Commission, we recently learned how challenging it can be to name or “rename” something as we reinvented our Long Term Care Accreditation program. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Names play important roles in our everyday lives. Sometimes, names evoke strong emotional connections or memories of days gone by.  At The Joint Commission, we recently learned how challenging it can be to name or “rename” something as we reinvented our Long Term Care Accreditation program. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Gina Zimmerman, M.S., Executive Director</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seeking a few good men and women</title><link>http://www.jointcommission.org//ltc_update_blog/seeking_few_good_men_women/</link><description>Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts with us on improving Joint Commission products and services? Now is your chance! Nominate yourself or someone you know to be a member of the Long Term Care Customer Advisory Council. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts with us on improving Joint Commission products and services? Now is your chance! Nominate yourself or someone you know to be a member of the Long Term Care Customer Advisory Council. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Gina Zimmerman, M.S., Executive Director</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What modifications would you like to see to the current Long Term Care Accreditation Program?</title><link>http://www.jointcommission.org//ltc_update_blog/modifications/</link><description>The Joint Commission recognizes that your long term care organization is providing more complex care to patients and residents and that you are seeking ways to meet increasing demands for quality oversight. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Joint Commission recognizes that your long term care organization is providing more complex care to patients and residents and that you are seeking ways to meet increasing demands for quality oversight. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Gina Zimmerman, M.S., Executive Director</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>