Joint Commission standards have supported the provision of care, treatment, and services in a manner that is sensitive and responsive to individual patient needs for many years. Since care spans a broad continuum and involves a complex interplay of both individual and system behaviors, the standards that support effective communication, cultural competence, and patient- and family-centered care are found throughout the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH).
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R3 Report provides the rationale and references that The Joint Commission employs in the development of requirements.