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The Joint Commission has kicked off a plan to explore and implement accreditation and certification changes for children’s ...
The Joint Commission July 29 announced an initiative to address “gaps” in how children’s hospitals are accredited and ...
The Joint Commission has launched a specialized initiative that aims to address what it calls “gaps” in how children’s hospitals are accredited and certified.  According to the organization, national ...
The Joint Commission revamps pediatric care standards, prioritizing children's unique healthcare needs for safer, more effective hospital experiences.
The health care industry's oldest, largest accreditation and certification organization is forming new partnerships and processes for the modern age.
The Joint Commission has "added additional clarity about what the expectations [are],” Williams said. “It makes our lives easier and we can spend more time doing other things to help improve ...
The Joint Commission also announced the creation of a new, voluntary certification program in Health Care Equity. The certification will initially only be available to hospitals and critical ...
The Joint Commission announced it will be reviewing its quality standards for any that should be “permanently retired” following the close of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Announced ...
The Joint Commission is set to resume its surveys of health facilities in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.
Healthcare workers are indispensable as the country continues its fight against COVID-19 — but many are physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted, according to the Joint Commission report.