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Nursing at The Joint Commission
Nurses have an important role at The Joint Commission. Nurses are surveyors and reviewers within our accreditation and certification programs. Nurses are also involved in standards development and interpretation as well as in a variety of other safety and improvement initiatives.
Nursing Impact at The Joint Commission
Nursing Advisory Council
The Nursing Advisory Council shares perspectives on the Nursing profession and issues impacting nursing care, safety, and quality.
Chief Nurse Executive Council
The Chief Nurse Executive Council provides input on issues affecting Nursing and how The Joint Commission can assist nurses in enhancing quality and patient safety. The council also provides advice on improvements to the accreditation process and Joint Commission services offered
The Nursing Advisory Council shares perspectives on the Nursing profession and issues impacting nursing care, safety, and quality.
Chief Nurse Executive Council
The Chief Nurse Executive Council provides input on issues affecting Nursing and how The Joint Commission can assist nurses in enhancing quality and patient safety. The council also provides advice on improvements to the accreditation process and Joint Commission services offered
Nurses Role in Patient Safety
Nurses are the front line of defense when it comes to preventing errors and promoting patient safety:
Nursing Blog – Nursing 411
The Nursing blog highlights issues and trends impacting Nursing and patient care.
Issues Important to Nursing
The Joint Commission is involved in issues important to Nursing: