| Subject: | The Joint Commission Seeks Comments on Proposed Requirements to Advance Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient-Centered Care |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Wed, 10 Jun 2009 - 06:00 am |
| The Joint Commission (TJC) is seeking comments on proposed accreditation requirements designed to assist hospitals address effective communication, cultural competence, and patient-centered care. According to TJC, while many existing requirements address certain aspects of effective communication, cultural competence, and patient-centered care, the proposed requirements are designed to improve patient safety and quality of care. A link to the proposed requirements is provided below. ... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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