What are some other resources and publications helpful with compliance?

Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.

The following publications are available through The Joint Commission to help with compliance with the Environment of Care, Emergency Management and Life Safety:

• Frequently Asked Questions 
• The Physical Environment Portal
• Emergency Management Portal 
• The Suicide Prevention Portal
• E-Alerts, a free newsletter subscription
• Definition of terms can be found in the Glossary section of the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual

Publications for purchase are available through Joint Commission Resources

• Perspectives, the official newsletter of The Joint Commission
• Environment of Care News, The Joint Commission official news source for the Environment of Care 

Examples of Agencies and Professional Organizations:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• American Society for Healthcare Engineering
• Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
• National Fire Protection Agency
• Facility Guidelines Institute