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What is disease specific certification?
Disease specific certification (DSC) is designed to recognize the provision of evidence-based best practice to targeted patient populations. DSC programs are available to any hospital regardless of their accreditor. DSC is currently offered in the following areas: Acute Stroke Ready.
What are The Joint Commission standards?
Joint Commission standards are the basis of an objective evaluation process that can help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The standards focus on important patient, individual, or resident care and organization functions that are essential to providing safe, high quality care.
How many certification programs does The Joint Commission offer?
Over 100 certifications are available. Select your setting to see which certifications apply to your organization.
How do I get TJC certified?
Accreditation and certification require an on-site evaluation by the Joint Commission. The evaluation assesses compliance with our standards and verifies improvement activities. After earning accreditation or certification, health care organizations receive The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission.
Does Jcaho address disease management?
In 2002, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) implemented Disease-Specific Care (DSC) certification. This is a voluntary program in which organizations have their disease management program evaluated by this regulatory agency.
What is the URAC accreditation process?
Accreditation is the process of rigorous review that allows health care organizations to demonstrate their ability to meet regulatory requirements and national standards established via a URAC stakeholder consensus process and recognized as key benchmarks for measuring the quality of an organization.
What does it mean to be Joint Commission certified?
Joint Commission accreditation and certification means your organization complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care and is committed to continually improving patient care.
What kind of questions does JCAHO ask?
Surveyors from JCAHO will ask questions that relate to their top priorities, including:
- Improving patient identification.
- Improving communication between caregivers.
- Improving accuracy of drug administration.
- Improving drug documentation throughout the continuum of care.
- Improving IV pump safety.
How does stroke certification support better patient care in a hospital?
Assists organizations in establishing a consistent approach to care, reducing variation and the risk of error. Demonstrates commitment to a higher standard of clinical service. Provides a framework to improve patient outcomes.
What kind of questions will you expect to get asked by The Joint Commission?
Sample questions may include:
- Describe the process you follow when conducting the assessment for a new patient.
- What pain assessment tools do you use for initial assessment and re-assessment?
- How often is pain re-assessed?
- If a patient were to have a latex allergy, where would this be noted?
What is the Joint Commission certification for stroke patients?
Designation for excellence in the care of stroke patients Assists organizations in establishing a consistent approach to care, reducing variation and the risk of error Demonstrates commitment to a higher standard of clinical service The Joint Commission offers basic and advanced certifications.
What is a Comprehensive Stroke Center certification?
The Comprehensive Stroke Center certification (CSC) focuses on the complex stroke patient receiving care in an organization, including emergency care, advanced imaging, ICU/critical care, post-critical care, acute rehabilitation,and transitions into the home or another setting.
What is ASR certification for stroke?
ACUTE STROKE READY (ASR) CERTIFICATION This certification allows smaller and rural hospitals to demonstrate excellence by complying with standards of care for the initial treatment of stroke patients, when rapid action and proper medications can save lives and limit the long-term disabling effects of strokes.
How do I get certified in the disease-specific care manual?
When looking to achieve certification, you must meet the core requirements in the Disease-Specific Care Manual which include three main components: standards, clinical practice guidelines, and performance measurement. You choose your own measures.