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Nursing and JCAHO.

D M Mahrenholz

    Nursingconnections
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Joint Commission, a leading healthcare accreditor, has a significant history with nursing. This review examines their past interactions and future potential for improving patient care standards.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare accreditation
    • Nursing leadership
    • Health policy analysis

    Background:

    • The Joint Commission is a dominant force in healthcare accreditation.
    • Understanding its historical influence on nursing is crucial for current practice.
    • Examining past trends can inform future healthcare policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the historical relationship between The Joint Commission and the nursing profession.
    • To analyze the evolution of nursing's role within the accreditation landscape.
    • To explore future opportunities for nursing to influence healthcare standards.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of The Joint Commission's standards and guidelines.
    • Analysis of nursing's engagement with accreditation processes over time.
    • Literature review on healthcare policy and nursing advocacy.

    Main Results:

    • The Joint Commission's accreditation has consistently impacted nursing practice and standards.
    • Nursing's involvement in shaping accreditation has varied throughout history.
    • There is a recognized need for enhanced nursing input in future accreditation development.

    Conclusions:

    • The historical relationship between The Joint Commission and nursing highlights areas for growth.
    • Strengthening nursing's voice in accreditation can lead to improved patient outcomes.
    • Future collaboration is essential for advancing healthcare quality and safety.

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