Nursing 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

Nurses are the front line of defense when it comes to preventing errors and promoting patient safety:

• Front Life of Defense Publication
• National Patient Safety Goals
• Patient Safety Portal
• Improvement Topics
• High Reliability

The Nursing blog highlights issues and trends impacting Nursing and patient care.

The Joint Commission is involved in issues important to Nursing:

• Workplace violence
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Suicide Risk
• Health Equity