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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Did you know that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S?. And with no improvement in suicide rates, the Joint Commission continues to emphasize the NPSG suicide risk reduction standard 15.01.01.01. This standard highlights the importance of identifying...
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Are you aware that The Joint Commission updated the standard (LD.04.02.03 EP1) addressing ethical issues in healthcare? This is an important change to note for both Hospitals and Behavioral Health Care organizations. In fact, this update does not introduce a new...
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The Joint Commission’s contract services requirements have been around for a while. However, survey findings in this area still occur frequently as we saw throughout 2022. So, we thought a brief refresher on this topic might be helpful. Evaluating Contract Services: A...
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Intimidating behavior has been called the “healthcare equivalent of road rage.” As more and more healthcare organizations work on building a Culture of Safety, they’re forced to address this issue head on. Intimidating Behavior and a Culture of Safety A hallmark of a...
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