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Reporting Near Misses

The Joint Commission: Encouraging Staff to Report Near Misses in Behavioral Health Settings

In behavioral health settings, reporting near misses is a cornerstone of fostering a culture of safety. Near misses—incidents that could have resulted in harm but did not—are crucial learning opportunities that help prevent future adverse events. The Joint Commission...

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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Safeguarding Behavioral Health Care: The Power of FMEA

In any healthcare setting, particularly in psychiatric hospitals and community behavioral health care environments, identifying and mitigating risks before they lead to adverse outcomes is crucial. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a proactive risk...

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Accreditor Updates

Did you know a federal jury in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has convicted Gail Russ, Cassandre Jean, and Vilaire Duroseau of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for their roles in a fraudulent nursing diploma scheme. These individuals were part of a larger...

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accreditation eligibility criteria for opioid treatment programs

Joint Commission Accreditation: New Eligibility Requirements for Opioid Treatment Programs

Winter is here! Are you aware that The Joint Commission has recently revised its accreditation eligibility criteria for opioid treatment programs (OTPs)? This update holds significant importance for both Hospitals and Behavioral Health Care organizations with OTP...

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