Joint Commission offers PC certification
Hospitals accredited by Joint Commission can now seek Advanced Certification in Palliative Care with the introduction of a new program. The certification program launches Sept. 1, 2011 and the standards will be available July 1, 2011.
The Advanced Palliative Care Certification requirements emphasize:
A formal, organized palliative care program led by an interdisciplinary team whose members possess the requisite expertise in palliative care;
Leadership endorsement and support of the program's goals for providing care, treatment, and services;
A special focus on patient and family engagement;
Processes that support the coordination of care and communication among all care settings and providers; and
The use of evidence-based national guidelines or expert consensus to guide patient care.
For more information about the Advanced Certification in Palliative Care program, please call (630) 792-5291, or email [email protected].
Hospitals accredited by Joint Commission can now seek Advanced Certification in Palliative Care with the introduction of a new program. The certification program launches Sept. 1, 2011 and the standards will be available July 1, 2011.You have reached your article limit for the month. Subscribe now to access this article plus other member-only content.
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