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joint commission standard updates

Get Ready: Major Joint Commission Standards Updates Coming July 1, 2025

The pace of change from The Joint Commission has accelerated markedly this year. With a wave of new and revised standards introduced in quick succession, These revisions signal a significant transformation in how behavioral health organizations and psychiatric...

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compliance services

The Hidden Value of Compliance Services: Why Investing in Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance is Essential for Behavioral Health Organizations

For over 25 years, Barrins & Associates has partnered with psychiatric hospitals and behavioral health and human services providers, guiding them through the complex terrain of accreditation and compliance. With expertise spanning more than 350 organizations...

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Disaster Behavioral Health

Prepared and Safe: Effective Disaster Response for Behavioral Health Care Settings

The Joint Commission recently published Sentinel Event Alert #69 “Environmental disasters: Preparing to safely evacuate or shelter in place,” emphasizing the need for U.S. healthcare facilities to prepare for environmental disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and...

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