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The Joint Commission issues alert for natural disasters

Plus: ASHE seeks comments on NFPA cybersecurity chapter, agencies publish guide on OT cyberprotection, CMS updates lab immediate jeopardy rule

The Joint Commission announces survey changes

Plus: DNV updates documentation review process; CMS releases guidance on CAHs; NFPA 13, 20, 80 and 105 public input period

NFPA standards open for public comment

Plus: The Joint Commission updates life safety standards, IAHSS updates drug diversion guideline, CMS updates signage on patient rights

FDA clarifies ‘remanufacturing’ in final guidance

Plus: ASHRAE publishes Standard 170 errata; cybersecurity cohort warns of OT risks; The Joint Commission launches new accreditation

Joint Commission advises on community engagement to promote equity

This week, the Joint Commission released a Quick Safety advisory, which provides four strategies to help hospitals and medical centers support the needs of diverse populations

AHA comments on proposed rule for accrediting organizations

Commenting April 12 on a proposed rule to strengthen oversight of accrediting organizations, AHA told the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services it supports requiring accrediting organizations to use Medicare’s Conditions of Participation and Conditions for Coverage as their minimum accreditation standards, and to provide an explicit crosswalk of their standards with relevant Medicare regulations.
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AHA Comments on CMS Proposal on Accrediting Organization Oversight

AHA comments on CMS’ proposals to strengthen the agency’s oversight of accrediting organizations.

Joint Commission Standards Review: Fewer, More Meaningful Requirements

The past couple of years have not been easy for health care. As health systems and hospitals continue to recover from the financial, physical and emotional burdens brought on by COVID-19, they also face immense challenges — including staffing shortages and health care worker burnout.

Joint Commission posts case example on implicit bias

A case example focusing on health inequity and implicit bias is now available on the Joint Commission’s website.
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Licensing and Accreditation Resources During COVID-19

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