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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 
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