Publisher: Joint Commission Resources; 4th edition (July 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599404346
ISBN-13: 978-1599404349
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
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Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospitals, 4th Edition provides the basis for accreditation of hospitals throughout the world, supplying organizations with the information they need to pursue or maintain patient safety, performance improvement, and accredited status starting 1 January 2011.
Entre las adiciones más importantes a esta edición se incluyen:
► “Improve the Safety of High-Alert Medications,” International Patient Safety Goal 3 (IPSG.3), covers all high-alert medications used by
the organization.
► The “Access to Care and Continuity of Care” chapter (ACC) has new requirements on the need to stabilize emergency patients prior
to transfer to another organization and the need to strengthen the integration of outpatient information for patients provided ongoing
care from multiple clinics.
► The “Patient and Family Rights” chapter (PFR) introduces a requirement that the organization offers or facilitates second opinions
when requested by the patient.
► The “Assessment of Patients” chapter (AOP) includes a new requirement regarding timely reporting of critical laboratory test results.
► The “Quality Improvement and Patient Safety” chapter (QPS) has expanded requirements on comprehensive risk management
framework as a tool for the reduction of adverse events and two new standards are intended to focus organizations on the
quality of the data they collect and use in their improvement activities.
► The “Prevention and Control of Infections” chapter (PCI) expands requirements regarding the reuse of single-use devices.
► The “Governance, Leadership, and Direction” chapter (GLD) calls for greater oversight of organizational contracts and independent
practitioners, as well as establishing a framework for ethical management to ensure that patient care is provided within business,
financial, ethical, and legal norms and that protects patients, their families, and employees.
The manual contains Joint Commission International’s (JCI’s) standards, intent statements, and measurable
elements for hospitals, including patient-centered and organizational requirements in the following categories:
• International Patient Safety Goals
• Access to Care and Continuity of Care
• Patient and Family Rights
• Assessment of Patients
• Care of Patients
• Anesthesia and Surgical Care
• Medication Management and Use
• Patient and Family Education
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Prevention and Control of Infections
• Governance, Leadership, and Direction
• Facility Management and Safety
• Staff Qualifications and Education
• Management of Communication and Information
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