The Joint Commission Says Hospitals Should Prioritize Seven Patient Safety Goals in 2021
The Joint Commission's seven patient safety goals it says should be the prioritized by hospitals in the coming year.
Strategies for Managing Physician Mental Health Problems Caused by the Pandemic
The Joint Commission shares important considerations and guidance related to mental health problems among healthcare professionals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improving Patient Safety in Ambulatory Care Settings
The Joint Commission released a new study it says provides “better characterization and analysis” of sentinel events “that require immediate investigation and response” in ambulatory settings.
The Joint Commission Issues New Alert on Direct Oral Anticoagulants
To avoid adverse events related to direct oral anticoagulants, The Joint Commission has released a Sentinel Event Alert with specific actions for physicians and other healthcare providers in all clinical settings.