January 15, 2019

Joint Commission: how to improve patient depression screening and treatment

A new study published in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety showcases four ways to improve screening and treatment of patients for depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability and 16.2 million Americans experienced a major depressive episode in 2016.

Briefings on Accreditation and Quality

Joint Commission updates anticoagulant NPSG

The Joint Commission (TJC) announced revisions to its anticoagulant therapy National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) December 7. NPSG 03.05.01 has eight new or revised elements of performance (EP).
All the changes are listed in R3 Report 19 and will take effect July 1, 2019.

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Accreditation 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Hospital Surveys

Presented on: Tuesday,February 19 2019 |1:00-2:30 p.m. EST

Presented by: Heather Forbes, BSN, RN, CEN, CPhT

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Summary: “Accreditation 101” provides a road map for the new specialist’s education and orientation, with plenty of guidance along the way. In this 90-minute webinar, accreditation expert Heather Forbes, BSN, RN, CEN, CPhT, covers survey preparation, responding to findings, maintaining compliance, and the role of the accreditation specialist.

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