Joint Commission News

New outcomes-driven certifications in perinatal and cardiac care

The Joint Commission announced two new voluntary outcomes-driven certifications for hospitals in perinatal care and cardiac surgeries/procedures. The certifications shift from process-based compliance to measuring actual clinical outcomes, using data from established clinical registries including STS and ACC. Healthcare organizations seeking recognition for quality performance can apply for these new certifications.

Joint Commission and NQF Align Sentinel Event Lists

The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (NQF) have aligned their lists of serious reportable events, also known as sentinel events. This alignment aims to standardize reporting and improve patient safety initiatives within healthcare organizations accredited by The Joint Commission.

NAHQ, Joint Commission Launch Accreditation Micro-Credential

The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) and Joint Commission have launched a new Regulatory & Accreditation (R&A) Micro-Credential. This program aims to equip healthcare quality professionals with practical skills for survey readiness and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Joint Commission Launches Children's Health Strategy and Revises Standards

The Joint Commission has launched a new children's health strategy and is revising its accreditation and certification standards to better address the unique needs of pediatric patients. This initiative involves forming a Children's Healthcare Advisory Committee to guide the revisions.

Joint Commission Launches Accreditation 360 for Healthcare Accreditation

The Joint Commission has launched Accreditation 360, a new approach to healthcare accreditation and certification. This initiative aims to simplify processes, reduce burden by removing over 700 requirements, and enhance patient safety through outcome-based measures and data analytics.

Joint Commission, STS, ACC Partner for New Cardiac Certification

The Joint Commission has partnered with The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to launch a new cardiac care certification. This certification will leverage existing clinical data from STS and ACC patient registries, aiming to reduce the burden on healthcare organizations while focusing on patient outcomes.