The Joint Commission is developing new requirements to address environmental sustainability for the Hospital (HAP) and Critical Access Hospital (CAH) accreditation programs. We are seeking input from the field on the proposed new Leadership (LD) Standard LD.05.01.01.
Healthcare organizations can no longer ignore their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Hospitals consume energy (such as electricity and natural gas) and use materials (such as disposables) that contribute to increased waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Hospitals need to take action to minimize their carbon footprints as they care for patients. Hospitals can begin decarbonization activities by measuring and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
Comment now on the proposed requirements. Feedback will be accepted until May 3.
The Joint Commission is asking for input regarding the implementation and utilization of electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) to better assess and consider the potential impact of prospective changes to data submission practices – particularly, a healthcare organization’s readiness in implementing the HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard.
Survey responses will be anonymous and will be used to inform future strategies related to the use of eCQMs and other digital quality measures. To complete this survey, organizations may want to enlist the help of quality and information technology (IT) professionals involved in eCQM reporting to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission.
An email regarding the survey will be sent to the organization's ORYX accreditation contact. Questions may be directed to either Raquel Belarmino or Jessica Woodruff.
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