2021 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH)

ISBN: 9781635851731
ISBN-10: 1635851734
Copyright: 2021
Edition: 1st
Author: The Joint Commission,
Doody's Expert Review    Score: 100
Reviewer: Jill Massengale,  DNP  (James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital)
Description
The Joint Commission (TJC) is recognized as the premier accrediting body for healthcare facilities in the United States. This manual addresses the accreditation standards for hospitals in 2021 and follows previous annual updates.
Purpose
The purpose of this book is to provide guidance to healthcare facilities in providing high-quality health care, continuous performance improvement, and staff education. It is essential for those facilities seeking accreditation or re-accreditation from TJC. Compliance with standards helps to ensure that patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. Ultimately, this leads to improving the health and wellness of everyone.
Audience
TJC has nearly 50 years of experience creating standards and accrediting healthcare facilities. With their focus on continuous performance improvement, patient safety, and healthcare quality, the organization is a well-respected authority. While the layout of this manual is delivered in a manner that focuses on healthcare administration and quality managers, the true content is applicable to all healthcare personnel. From the perspective of administration, it guides the facility in preparation for accreditation. From the perspective of other healthcare personnel, it informs practice to provide quality care that ensures patient safety.
Features
This annual update provides detailed accreditation requirements as well as accreditation process information. Prior to the introduction, the authors have highlighted changes from the previous version. This is particularly helpful for those individuals who are already familiar with the standards. It is organized so that each section is presented similarly with an overview followed by standards and supporting elements of performance. The elimination of superfluous text makes this manual easily navigable. Additionally, TJC has included a table of acronyms, a robust glossary, and a comprehensive index.
Assessment
Healthcare professionals will find this manual a useful asset when preparing for accreditation visits and for continuous performance improvement activities.
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