Health Care Staffing Serviceshttp://www.jointcommission.orgJoint CommissionQuality Improvement Toolshttp://www.jointcommission.org//topics/quality_improvement_tools.aspxTools ready for use by C-Suite leaders and organizational quality and safety teams. Unknown AuthorFri, 12 Apr 2013 14:03:43 GMTHigh Reliability Resource Centerhttp://www.jointcommission.org//highreliability.aspxListen to daily Podcasts and read News Releases from the High Reliability Organizing 2012 Conference. Unknown AuthorFri, 12 Apr 2013 09:31:16 GMTNew Joint Commission alert addresses medical device alarm safety in hospitalshttp://www.jointcommission.org//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 toda [...]Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniMon, 08 Apr 2013 07:59:00 GMTRecording of April 4th Teleconference: Joint Commission Staffing Certification for Locum Tenenshttp://www.jointcommission.org//recording_of_april_4th_teleconference_joint_commission_staffing_certification_for_locum_tenens/Locum Tenens staffing firms - if you weren't able to listen to our April 4 teleconference, a recording is available. Unknown AuthorFri, 05 Apr 2013 14:27:00 GMTPerformance Measurement Examples for Health Care Staffinghttp://www.jointcommission.org//performance_measurement_examples_for_health_care_staffing/Examples of How to Calculate HCSS Standardized Measure RatesUnknown AuthorThu, 04 Apr 2013 10:35:00 GMTCertification Measure Information Process (CMIP): What’s Due & When?http://www.jointcommission.org//certification_measure_information_process_cmip_what’s_due__when/Unknown AuthorThu, 04 Apr 2013 08:23:00 GMTHealth Care Staffing Certification Handbookhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Health_Care_Staffing_Certification_Handbook/2013 Health Care Staffing Certification Handbook - A preparation guide to answer your questions about this unique evaluation program.Unknown AuthorWed, 03 Apr 2013 09:57:00 GMTJoint Commission Website E-Alertshttp://www.jointcommission.org//ealerts/E-alerts now available for Joint Commission Podcasts - update your subscription to sign up today!Unknown AuthorMon, 01 Apr 2013 08:56:00 GMTFramework for Conducting a Root Cause Analysis and Action Planhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Framework_for_Conducting_a_Root_Cause_Analysis_and_Action_Plan/A Framework for a Root Cause Analysis and Action Plan In Response to a Sentinel EventUnknown AuthorFri, 22 Mar 2013 11:05:00 GMTStandards BoosterPaks™http://www.jointcommission.org//standards_booster_paks/Learn more about Joint Commission Standards BoosterPaks™.Unknown AuthorWed, 20 Mar 2013 04:40:00 GMTORYX Non-Core Measure Informationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//oryx_non-core_measure_information/Unknown AuthorThu, 07 Feb 2013 13:20:00 GMTHealth Care Staffing Single Site Price Worksheethttp://www.jointcommission.org//Health_Care_Staffing_Single_Site_Price_Worksheet/Joint Commission certification fees are based on a combination of an on-site review fee and an annual fee.Unknown AuthorFri, 11 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMTTackle your organization’s challenges using Joint Commission toolshttp://www.jointcommission.org//tackle_your_organization’s_challenges_using_joint_commission_tools/Tools ready for use by C-Suite leaders and organizational quality and safety teams.Unknown AuthorThu, 10 Jan 2013 09:54:00 GMTRevisions to the Review and Appeal Procedureshttp://www.jointcommission.org//revisions_to_the_review_and_appeal_procedures/Joint Commission RequirementUnknown AuthorTue, 01 Jan 2013 11:22:00 GMT2013 Accreditation and Certification Decision Ruleshttp://www.jointcommission.org//2013_accreditation_and_certification_decision_rules/Joint Commission RequirementUnknown AuthorTue, 01 Jan 2013 10:26:00 GMTSummary of Changes, 2013 Health Care Staffing Serviceshttp://www.jointcommission.org//summary_of_changes_2013_health_care_staffing_services/Joint Commission RequirementUnknown AuthorTue, 01 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMTHealth Care Staffing Certification Review Process Guidehttp://www.jointcommission.org//certification_review_process_guide/In this 2013 activity guide, your organization will find guidance on how to prepare for the onsite certification review.Unknown AuthorTue, 18 Dec 2012 08:50:00 GMTCertification Review Process Guide Corporate Addendumhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Certification_Review_Process_Guide_Corporate_Addendum/2013 Corporate Addendum. Many health care staffing firms operate multiple offices in order to meet the demands of their customers and to have a physical presence in health care markets across a particular geographic area. Unknown AuthorTue, 18 Dec 2012 08:50:00 GMTSentinel Event Policy and Procedureshttp://www.jointcommission.org//Sentinel_Event_Policy_and_Procedures/Sentinel Event Policy and ProceduresUnknown AuthorThu, 06 Dec 2012 05:57:00 GMTRecording of December 4 teleconference: Temporary Health Care Staffing Firms and Hospital Human Resources – Working Together to Streamline Joint Commission Requirementshttp://www.jointcommission.org//recording_of_dec4_tele_temp_hcs_hospital_hr/Recording of December 4 teleconference: Temporary Health Care Staffing Firms and Hospital Human Resources – Working Together to Streamline Joint Commission Requirements.Unknown AuthorWed, 05 Dec 2012 13:35:00 GMTFacts about Joint Commission Accreditation and Certificationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_about_joint_commission_accreditation_and_certification/Since its founding in 1951, The Joint Commission has been acknowledged as the leader in developing the highest standards for quality and safety in the delivery of health care, and evaluating organization performance based on these standards. Today, more than 20,000 health care organizations. . .Unknown AuthorWed, 05 Dec 2012 10:07:00 GMTSentinel Event Policy Expanded Beyond Patientshttp://www.jointcommission.org//sentinel_event_policy_expanded_beyond_patients/Joint Commission RequirementUnknown AuthorSat, 01 Dec 2012 10:42:00 GMTTeleconference Audio Replay: Hospital Human Resources and Temporary Health Care Staffing Firms – Working Together to Streamline Joint Commission Requirements, November 28, 2012http://www.jointcommission.org//teleconference_audio_replay_hospital_human_resources_and_temporary_health_care_staffing_firms_–_working_together_to_streamline_joint_commission_requirements_november_28_2012/Joint Commission experts discuss hospital human resources standards and temporary staffing requirements and how they mesh together. Unknown AuthorFri, 30 Nov 2012 11:33:00 GMTSpeak Up: What you need to know about your serious illness and palliative care http://www.jointcommission.org//speak_up_palliative/When you have a serious illness or health problem, you may need palliative care. Palliative care is special health care that can ease pain and other symptoms and side effects from your illness or treatment.Unknown AuthorWed, 10 Oct 2012 08:23:00 GMTBenefits of Joint Commission Certificationhttp://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 GMTFacts about Scoring and Certification Decisions for 2013http://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 GMTFacts about Health Care Staffing Services Certificationhttp://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 GMTTransitions of Care: The need for a more effective approach to continuing patient carehttp://www.jointcommission.org//hot_topics_toc/This paper is the first of many planned communications that will report on new developments from The Joint Commission enterprise about work underway to address the problems related to transitions of care.Unknown AuthorWed, 27 Jun 2012 07:30:00 GMTReal World Lessons Presented at Second Day of the 2012 International High Reliability Organizing Conference http://www.jointcommission.org//real_world_lessons_presented_at_second_day_of_the_2012_international_high_reliability_organizing_conference_/Day two of the Fifth International High Reliability Organizing Conference opened with a morning plenary address from Kathleen Sutcliffe, Ph.D, professor of Management and Organization, University of Michigan Stephen Ross School of Business, on the topic of “Safety-Efficiency Tradeoffs: Lessons from [...]Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniWed, 23 May 2012 14:01:00 GMTFirst Day of the 2012 International High Reliability Organizing Conference Off to an Exciting Starthttp://www.jointcommission.org//first_day_of_the_2012_HRO_conference_off_to_an_exciting_start/Day one of the Fifth International High Reliability Organizing Conference opened with a keynote address from Mark R. Chassin, M.D. FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., president, The Joint Commission, on the topic of “High Reliability Healthcare: What’s Holding Us Back?” The conference, organized by Strategic Reli [...]Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniTue, 22 May 2012 10:51:00 GMTPreventing Central Line-Associated Infectionshttp://www.jointcommission.org//preventing_clabsi/The Joint Commission, in collaboration with Joint Commission Resources and Joint Commission International, has produced a new monograph containing the most current information, evidence-based guidance, and resources to assist healthcare organization in reducing CLABSI.Unknown AuthorWed, 16 May 2012 07:45:00 GMTFive Reasons why Hospitals Prefer Joint Commission Certified Staffing Firmshttp://www.jointcommission.org//five_reasons_why_hospitals_prefer_joint_commission_certified_staffing_firms/Here are five reasons why hospitals may prefer to work with your firm if it has achieved Joint Commission Certification. Unknown AuthorMon, 26 Mar 2012 14:53:00 GMTReinstated Decision Rule for Accreditation with Follow-up Survey in 2012http://www.jointcommission.org//reinstated_decision_rule/Joint Commission RequirementUnknown AuthorWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:00 GMTSentinel Event Alert Issue 48: Health care worker fatigue and patient safetyhttp://www.jointcommission.org//sea_issue_48/The link between health care worker fatigue and adverse events is well documented, with a substantial number of studies indicating that the practice of extended work hours contributes to high levels of worker fatigue and reduced productivity.Unknown AuthorWed, 14 Dec 2011 08:42:00 GMTAudio Replay of 10/20/11 Staffing Teleconference: Ask the Expertshttp://www.jointcommission.org//audio_replay_of_102011_staffing_teleconference_ask_the_experts/This conference call was in the format of a panel discussion; there are no slides to accompany the recording. Unknown AuthorMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:10:00 GMTExamples of how to use the Gold Seal® http://www.jointcommission.org//examples_of_how_to_use_the_gold_seal_/Examples of how a staffing organization may wish to use The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® to promote its certification. Unknown AuthorThu, 04 Aug 2011 11:47:00 GMTAudio Replay of Staffing Teleconference: Performance Measurement and Performance Improvement - A Panel Discussion - May 10, 2011http://www.jointcommission.org//audio_replay_staffing_teleconference_may_10_2011/Unknown AuthorMon, 16 May 2011 10:29:00 GMTHuman Resource Standards Applicability to Contracted and Volunteer Personnelhttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=344Do the standards in the human resource chapter apply to contracted and volunteer personnel? If yes, how is compliance with the standards surveyed?Unknown AuthorTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTHow to use the Standards FAQshttp://www.jointcommission.org//joint_commission_webmasters_blog/how_to_use_the_standards_faqs/Learn more about how to use the Standards FAQs section of the website.Frank BarancykThu, 05 May 2011 15:30:00 GMTMichele M. Sacco, MShttp://www.jointcommission.org//michele_m_sacco_ms/Michele Sacco, MS is Executive Director of The Joint Commission's Health Care Staffing Services Certification program.Unknown AuthorWed, 20 Apr 2011 15:54:00 GMTHealth Affairs - Still Crossing the Quality Chasmhttp://www.jointcommission.org//healthaffairs/The April issue of Health Affairs features an article, written by Drs. Mark Chassin and Jerod Loeb, titled “The Ongoing Quality Improvement Journey: Next Stop, High Reliability.” The article highlights high reliability, which can be defined as consistent excellence over long periods of time.Health Affairs features an article, written by Drs. Mark Chassin and Jerod Loeb, titled “The Ongoing Quality Improvement Journey: Next Stop, High Reliability.” The article highlights high reliability, which can be defined as consistent excellence over long periods of time.]]>Unknown AuthorThu, 14 Apr 2011 05:00:00 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 GMTTdap Vaccination Strategies for Adolescents and Adults, Including Health Care Personnelhttp://www.jointcommission.org//tdap/The Joint Commission's Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation is releasing "Tdap Vaccination Strategies for Adolescents and Adults, Including Health Care Personnel: Strategies from Research and Practice" to help health care organizations of all types.Unknown AuthorTue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMTSlides and Audio Replay: Staffing Teleconference - January 26, 2011http://www.jointcommission.org//teleconference_audio_replay_staffing_january_26_2011/Unknown AuthorThu, 27 Jan 2011 15:03:00 GMTWhat is Joint Commission Connect?http://www.jointcommission.org//joint_commission_webmasters_blog/what_is_joint_commission_connect/The Joint Commission Connect is a secure extranet website intended only for Joint Commission accredited or certified organizations.Frank BarancykMon, 10 Jan 2011 11:51:00 GMTFacts about Joint Commission Connecthttp://www.jointcommission.org//facts_about_joint_commission_connect/Joint Commission Connect is a secure Web site intended only for Joint Commission accredited or certified organizations.Unknown AuthorMon, 10 Jan 2011 11:15:00 GMTTable of Changes, 2011 Health Care Staffing Serviceshttp://www.jointcommission.org//table_of_changes_2011_health_care_staffing_services/Joint Commission RequirementUnknown AuthorSat, 01 Jan 2011 09:56:00 GMTAudio/Visual Files from Aug 10, 2010: Liability Insurance and Certification: What You Need to Knowhttp://www.jointcommission.org//slides_from_aug_10_2010_liability_insurance_and_certification_what_you_need_to_know/Health Care Staffing Services Certification Teleconference: Liability Insurance and Certification: What You Need to Know from August 10, 2010Unknown AuthorThu, 12 Aug 2010 12:18:00 GMTLiability Insurance and Certification: What You Need To Knowhttp://www.jointcommission.org//liability_insurance_and_certification_what_you_need_to_know/Michele Sacco - Executive Director, Health Care Staffing Certification at The Joint CommissionUnknown AuthorTue, 10 Aug 2010 16:06:00 GMTThe Joint Commission Conflict of Interest Policyhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Conflict_of_Interest_Policy/It is the mission of The Joint Commission to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation/certification and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations.Unknown AuthorMon, 12 Jul 2010 17:56:00 GMTSlides from June 9, 2010: Health Care Staffing Services Performance Improvement Planhttp://www.jointcommission.org//slides_from_june_9_2010_performance_improvement_plan/Slides from June 9, 2010 Teleconference on Health Care Staffing Services Performance Improvement Plan Unknown AuthorWed, 09 Jun 2010 17:57:00 GMTMeasuring Hand Hygiene Adherence: Overcoming the Challengeshttp://www.jointcommission.org//Measuring_Hand_Hygiene_Adherence_Overcoming_the_Challenges_/The Joint Commission is releasing “Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence: Overcoming the Challenges,” to help health care organizations target their efforts in measuring hand hygiene performance.Unknown AuthorTue, 04 May 2010 17:56:00 GMTAcronyms Frequently Used by The Joint Commission http://www.jointcommission.org//Acronyms_Frequently_Used_by_The_Joint_Commission_/Acronyms Frequently Used by The Joint CommissionUnknown AuthorWed, 21 Apr 2010 17:56:00 GMTCredentialinghttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=45Q. If we are a Joint Commission certified staffing firm and our contract is with a Joint Commission accredited hospital, can the hospital use our credentialing results and not have to do it again? Unknown AuthorThu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTHealth Care Staffing Services Certification Program Performance Measurement Implementation Guide - 2nd Editionhttp://www.jointcommission.org//hcss_certification_program_performance_measurement_implementation_guide_2nd_edition/Health Care Staffing Services Certification Program Performance Measurement Implementation Guide - 2nd Edition - Complete Guide]Unknown AuthorMon, 15 Mar 2010 17:57:00 GMTSlides from Feb 25, 2010 Health Care Staffing Certification 101: Fundamentals of the Certification Processhttp://www.jointcommission.org//slides_from_feb_25_2010_health_care_staffing_certification_101_fundamentals_of_the_certification_process/Slides from 2/25/10 Health Care Staffing Certification Teleconference 101: Fundamentals of the Certification Process Unknown AuthorThu, 25 Feb 2010 17:57:00 GMTCertification Review Process: Documentation Requirementshttp://www.jointcommission.org//Certification_Review_Process_Documentation_Requirements/Documentation Requirements: This table is provided as a reference that can be used by both the health care staffing services (HCSS) firm and the reviewer. In some instances, documentation. . .Unknown AuthorTue, 09 Feb 2010 17:57:00 GMTHow Ready Is My Staffing Firm for Joint Commission Certification? (A readiness checklist) http://www.jointcommission.org//Staffing_readiness_checklist/Take this quick quiz and find out! If you answered “yes” to at least 17 questions, your organization has the sound business principles in place that form the backbone of our certification review.Unknown AuthorTue, 26 Jan 2010 17:57:00 GMTGreat Achievements Come One Step at a Time - Your 10-Step Guide to Achieving Health Care Staffing Certificationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Great_Achievements_Come_One_Step_at_a_Time_-_Your_10-Step_Guide_to_Achieving_Health_Care_Staffing_Certification/Great achievements come one step at a time. Your step-by-step guide to achieving Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services certification Unknown AuthorFri, 22 Jan 2010 17:57:00 GMTContract staff orientationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=36Q. Are the certified staffing firm’s clinical staff required to go through the accredited organizations entire orientation?Unknown AuthorThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTJoint Commission Resources 2010 Seminar & Conference Calendarhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Joint_Commission_Resources_2010_Seminar__Conference_Calendar/Joint Commission Resources 2010 Seminar & Conference CalendarUnknown AuthorTue, 05 Jan 2010 17:56:00 GMTWebsite Permissions/Reprints Request Formhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Website_PermissionsReprints_Request_Form/Use this form to request Website Permissions/Reprints Unknown AuthorMon, 04 Jan 2010 17:56:00 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 GMTDemo on How to Access Application on TJC Connect Extranethttp://www.jointcommission.org//Demo_on_How_to_Access_Application_on_TJC_Connect_Extranet/Directions on how to begin the application for survey process via the use of extranet screen prints.Unknown AuthorTue, 15 Dec 2009 17:58:00 GMT2010 Written Documentation Requirementshttp://www.jointcommission.org//2010__written_documentation_requirements/Unknown AuthorSun, 13 Dec 2009 11:29:00 GMTExternally Funded Research Projectshttp://www.jointcommission.org//Externally_Funded_Research_Projects/List of Externally Funded Research Projects involving The Joint Commission's Division of Quality Measurement and ResearchUnknown AuthorFri, 16 Oct 2009 17:58:00 GMTH1N1 & Seasonal Influenza: Improving Your Vaccination Programhttp://www.jointcommission.org//H1N1__Seasonal_Influenza_Improving_Your_Vaccination_Program/Slide presentation that accompanied a podcast on H1N1 and Seasonal InfluenzaUnknown AuthorThu, 15 Oct 2009 17:58:00 GMTSlides from 10/6/09: Standardized Performance Measures 101 for Health Care Staffinghttp://www.jointcommission.org//slides_from_10609_standardized_performance_measures_101_for_health_care_staffing/Slides from October 6, 2009: Standardized Performance Measures 101Unknown AuthorTue, 06 Oct 2009 17:57:00 GMTDon't Just Talk the Talk: The Joint Commission tackles its own processes with Lean and Six Sigma, Quality Progress, July 2009 http://www.jointcommission.org//dont_just_talk_the_talk/This article covers The Joint Commission's use of Lean and Six Sigma in their new Robust Process Improvement approach to quality improvement.Unknown AuthorFri, 07 Aug 2009 17:56:00 GMTPersonnel recordshttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=231Q.  Do personnel records of the staff need to be separated, with one for general information and the other with personal health information?   Unknown AuthorMon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTSpecial Instructions for Accessing The Joint Commission Connect for Non-Internet Explorer Browser Users (For Windows Users)http://www.jointcommission.org//Special_Instructions_for_Accessing_The_Joint_Commission_Connect_for_Non-Internet_Explorer_Browser_Users_For_Windows_Users/Special Instructions for Accessing The Joint Commission Connect for Non-Internet Explorer Browser Users (For Windows Users)Unknown AuthorWed, 22 Jul 2009 17:56:00 GMTProviding a Safer Environment for Health Care Personnel and Patients through Influenza Vaccinationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Providing_a_Safer_Environment/“Providing a Safer Environment for Health Care Personnel and Patients through Influenza Vaccination: Strategies from Research and Practice,” a free monograph, to help health care organizations of all types improve seasonal influenza vaccination rates in health care personnel.Unknown AuthorThu, 25 Jun 2009 17:56:00 GMTBenefits of Health Care Staffing Certificationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//benefits_of_health_care_staffing_certification/The Joint Commission’s Health Care Staffing Services standards address areas of risk within your business, and help you put plans and policies in place that anticipate and minimize risk to your business. Unknown AuthorFri, 05 Jun 2009 10:19:00 GMTKey elements of the Health Care Staffing Services certification processhttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=111What are the key elements of the Health Care Staffing Services certification process?     Unknown AuthorTue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTAffirmation Statementhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Affirmation_Statement/Completed by accredited organizations, ONLY when an Alternative 4 review in response to a sentinel event is chosen. Unknown AuthorWed, 01 Apr 2009 17:57:00 GMTReport a Complaint about Medical Information Mishandled by The Joint Commission Staff- Privacy Incident Report Form http://www.jointcommission.org//Report_a_Complaint_about_Medical_Information_Mishandled_by_The_Joint_Commission_Staff-_Privacy_Incident_Report_Form___/Form to Report a Complaint about Medical Information Mishandled by The Joint Commission Staff- Privacy Incident Report Unknown AuthorWed, 01 Apr 2009 17:57:00 GMTMeasurement Specifications and Data Element Definitionshttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=128Q: Are standardized performance measures available for HCSS?  Unknown AuthorTue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTSamplinghttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=278Q:  Can a HCSS firm use a sample to collect performance measure data? Unknown AuthorTue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTStandards and Standardized Measures http://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=292Q:  How do the “standards” and “standardized performance measures” differ? Unknown AuthorTue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTInitial job training and information needshttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=106Q. What initial job training and information needs to be provided at orientation? Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTPerformance evaluationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=229Q. If the hospital where a staff has been assigned from a Joint Commission certified staffing firm completes a performance evaluation, is the staffing firm also required to complete a performance evaluation of the staff? Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTCompetency assessmenthttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=31Q. What is required to complete a competency assessment? Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTWhat do the Health Care Staffing Services standards requirehttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=319Q. What do the health care staffing services standards require? Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTCompetency assessment and performance evaluation http://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=32  Q. Are competency assessments and performance evaluations the same or two different requirements? Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTWho can assess competency of the staffing firm’s clinical staffhttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=323Q. Who can assess competency of the staffing firm’s clinical staff? Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTContractshttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=41Q. The contracts that we have with health care organizations are frequently written by the health care organization, and as a result do not include all of the required elements that The Joint Commission certification requires.  How can we meet the requirements when the health care organization will [...]Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTAgreement or contract signature http://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=7Q. Does the agreement or contract need to be signed by the staffing firm’s customer? Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTHazard vulnerability analysishttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=90Q. What is a hazard vulnerability analysis?   Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTHow can I obtain a copy of the HCSS certification standards?http://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=94Q. How can I obtain a copy of the HCSS certification standards? Unknown AuthorFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTOngoing Educationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=212Q. Is the staffing firm responsible for providing ongoing education to their employees? Unknown AuthorMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTCertification Measure Information Processhttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=24Q: What is CMIP? Unknown AuthorMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTData Collectionhttp://www.jointcommission.org//standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFAQId=50Q: Can a firm apply for certification in May and request an on-site review in August if four months of data have not been collected for each performance measure? Unknown AuthorMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTEligibility For Health Care Staffing Services Certificationhttp://www.jointcommission.org//eligibility_for_health_care_staffing_services_certification/Learn more about the types of staffing firms eligible for Joint Commission Certification.Unknown AuthorMon, 14 Jan 2008 10:15:00 GMTEffects of Health Care Provider Work Hours and Sleep Deprivation on Safety and Performancehttp://www.jointcommission.org//JQPS_11_07/The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, November 2007 Volume 33 Number 11Unknown AuthorFri, 30 Nov 2007 12:34:00 GMTRadiation Overdose FAQshttp://www.jointcommission.org//Radiation_Overdose_FAQs/Radiation Overdose as a Reviewable Sentinel Event - The Joint Commission recently added two new items to its list of events that are reviewable under its Sentinel Event Policy.Unknown AuthorWed, 07 Nov 2007 17:57:00 GMTStatement of Conditions Compliance Documenthttp://www.jointcommission.org//Statement_of_Conditions/The Statement of Conditions (SOC) is a proactive document that helps an organization assess its current level of compliance and describe how to resolve any Life Safety Code (LSC) deficiencies.Unknown AuthorWed, 17 Oct 2007 16:05:00 GMTRetained Foreign Object After Surgery FAQshttp://www.jointcommission.org//Retained_Foreign_Object_After_Surgery_FAQs/Retained Foreign Object After Surgery FAQsUnknown AuthorTue, 11 Sep 2007 17:57:00 GMTMagnetic Resonance Safe Practice Guidelines of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centerhttp://www.jointcommission.org//magnetic_resonance_safe_practice_guidelines_of_the_university_of_pittsburgh_medical_center/Magnetic Resonance Safe Practice Guidelines of the University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterUnknown AuthorMon, 31 Jul 2006 17:58:00 GMTThe Sorry Works! Coalition: Making the Case for Full Disclosurehttp://www.jointcommission.org//The_Sorry_Works_Coalition_Making_the_Case_for_Full_Disclosure/The Sorry Works! Coalition, an organization of doctors, lawyers, insurers, and patient advocates, is dedicated to promoting full disclosure and apologies for medical errors.Unknown AuthorFri, 26 May 2006 17:57:00 GMTOrganization Update Formhttp://www.jointcommission.org//Organization_Update_Form/Organization Update FormUnknown AuthorFri, 24 Mar 2006 17:56:00 GMTFailure Mode, Effect, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) Worksheethttp://www.jointcommission.org//Failure_Mode_Effect_and_Criticality_Analysis_FMECA_Worksheet/Patient Safety - Failure Mode, Effect, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) Worksheet - Adapted, with permission, from model used by Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OhioUnknown AuthorMon, 25 Feb 2002 17:56:00 GMTSample Failure Mode, Effect, and Criticality Analysis for Hypothetical Medication Use Process in O.R. http://www.jointcommission.org//Sample_Failure_Mode_Effect_and_Criticality_Analysis_for_Hypothetical_Medication_Use_Process_in_OR_/Patient Safety - Sample Failure Mode, Effect, and Criticality Analysis for Hypothetical Medication Use Process in O.R. Unknown AuthorFri, 01 Feb 2002 17:56:00 GMT