A look at The Joint Commission 
New study focuses on distractions, interruptions during surgical counting(0)
Describes the findings of a new observational study that confirms interruptions in the operating room lead to fewer safety checks, reduced teamwork and communication, and greater stress and perceived workload.
New workplace violence prevention standards take effect January 2022
To increase patient and worker safety, The Joint Commission will implement new and revised workplace violence prevention requirements for all Joint Commission-accredited hospitals and critical access hospitals.
2020 Eisenberg Award winners show dedication to QI despite challenges of pandemic
The notable achievements of the recipients of the 2020 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards are highlighted.
New award recognizes hospitals that are working to reduce health care disparities
The inaugural 2021 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity recognizes institutions that successfully launch projects to address health care disparities.
Joint Commission launches new advanced certification program in spine surgery
Outlines the new Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery, which is intended to improve the quality of care for spine surgery patients.
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- New Speak Up campaign focuses on how patients can play an active role in surgical safety
- We need to talk: Study highlights effort to overcome language barriers in surgical patient care
- I COUGH provides blueprint for sustainable quality improvement
- Recommendations pour in as surgeons navigate COVID-19 pandemic
- Improving professionalism among physicians and surgeons
- Joint Commission resources available to detect, prevent workplace violence
- Revisiting To Err Is Human 20 years later
- New Speak Up campaign focuses on patients’ rights
- Retained foreign bodies and wrong site surgery continue to be a challenge
- JAMA Surgery “Viewpoint” misrepresents Joint Commission’s role in the opioid epidemic
- Joint Commission to start reporting on high rate of C-sections, adds new standards
