In 2000, various JCAHO expert panels encouraged the process of revising and consolidating JCAHO standards related to medication use. In 2002, JCAHO announced changes to its accreditation process for ...

The process of revising JCAHO's medication management standards was lengthy, lasting over two years, and involved input from numerous advisory and focus groups and committees, including a focus group ...

Hospital executives have promised to adhere to the new standards. Don Nielsen of the American Hospital Association said that his group is "supportive" of the standards, adding that they should not ...

The Joint Commission has released the prepublication versions of its 2010 standards for all programs, now available online. The Joint Commission traditionally unveils the standards for the coming year ...

Pain resulting in medical bills and lost work days is estimated to cost $100 billion per year in the United States. In addition, research from the American Pain Society has shown that left untreated, ...

Effective July 1, The Joint Commission will roll out a series of scoring changes to 45 elements of performance (EP) within its accreditation standards. The majority of the amendments adjust the ...

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 Sept. 13 ...

David W. Baker, MD, executive vice president of healthcare quality evaluation for the Joint Commission, has released a statement to clear up any misunderstandings people may have regarding the ...

The Joint Commission is eliminating 200 additional standards from its accreditation programs for ambulatory and behavioral health centers, critical access hospitals, laboratories and nursing homes, ...

Several Joint Commission standards for hospitals have embarrassingly low compliance rates. Two Joint Commission experts — Jerry Gervais, CHFM, CHSP, an engineer and associate director in the Joint ...

The Joint Commission has published a new standards FAQ about texting orders. The FAQ addresses the question of, “Is it acceptable for physicians and licensed independent practitioners (and other ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional follow-up comments from the Joint Commission. Months after releasing draft telehealth standards, the Joint Commission has decided not ...