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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...
Healing with Empathy: The Power of Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Organizations
In the realm of behavioral health, where individuals grapple with the complex interplay of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and traumatic experiences, a compassionate approach can make all the difference. Trauma-informed care is a guiding principle...
CMS Updates Accreditation Processes: What Behavioral Healthcare Organizations Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued crucial updates regarding accreditation processes for healthcare organizations. These updates, detailed in a memo dated September 15, 2023, have far-reaching implications for how Hospitals and...
The Joint Commission Standards: What you need to know about Workplace Violence
Did you know that the Joint Commission continues to place an emphasis on workplace violence prevention and response? TJC has several standards that support the development of a workplace violence program based on an annual worksite analysis. In fact, it is the...
New CMS Memo Impacts Joint Commission Procedures
In a recent email, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released an important memo that outlines updates and guidelines for all Accrediting Organizations (AO). The memo, effective from July 14, 2023, includes several important points that will impact TJC’s...
Why Do You Need a Mock Survey?
In 2022, nearly half of the nation’s hospitals ended the year in the red. With budgets under pressure, healthcare organizations have been forced to take a variety of steps to cut expenses. But when it comes to the essential services a hospital needs to elevate patient...
The Joint Commission Standards: Supporting the Transformation of the Crisis Services Continuum of Care
Did you know that the Joint Commission has standards that support the provision of high-quality crisis services in both Hospital and Behavioral Health settings? In fact, the Joint Commission has had these standards for years. However, these standards have never been...
Joint Commission Suicide Risk Reduction NPSG Standard: Using Validated Tools
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...
Updated Joint Commission Standard: Ethical Issues
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...
Joint Commission February 2023 Standards Update: What’s New
Did you know the Joint Commission published a February update to the 2023 standards? And similar to an annual spring cleaning, it is time to dust off the standards that need attention and get them organized with the new updates! Joint Commission February 2023...