The Joint Commission health care equity standard will become a National Patient Safety Goal effective July 1, 2023. So, why the change from standard to National Patient Safety Goal? Clearly, TJC is emphasizing the importance of health care equity as a quality and...
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The New Year has arrived! So, are you all squared away with the Joint Commission 2023 standards that are effective 1/1/23? Now’s the time for a final check to be sure you’re fully compliant with the new 2023 requirements. Experience tells us when a new year kicks in,...
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Effective January 1, 2023, there will be a revised Joint Commission Sentinel Event definition. Specifically, TJC is revising the definition of sexual abuse/assault within the Sentinel Event Policy. Current Joint Commission Sentinel Event Definition The current...
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The new Joint Commission health care equity requirements go into effect January 1, 2023. This promises to be a major Joint Commission focus area. Rightfully so, since research shows disparities in access to health care and disparities in quality of care persist in our...
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Leaders of TJC’s Behavioral Healthcare Accreditation Program recently conducted a webinar for the Consultants Forum. They provided an informative update on survey scheduling and other Behavioral Healthcare Accreditation activities. We’re sharing the highlights with...
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