8th edition strengthens existing standards to
advance patient safety and quality improvement
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.,
July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joint
Commission International (JCI) has released the 8th edition of its
Accreditation Standards for Hospitals and Academic Medical Centers.
These evidence-based standards define the performance expectations,
structures and functions necessary for hospitals and academic
medical centers to achieve JCI accreditation. The new edition
includes enhancements to help advance patient safety, quality
improvement and the global health impact.
The 8th edition is divided into five main sections: 1)
Accreditation Participation Requirements, 2) Patient-Centered Care,
3) Healthcare Organization Management, 4) Global Health Impact and
5) Academic Medical Center Standards.
Part of the Global Health Impact section includes new
international standards for environmental sustainability that
address:
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- Governance, tracking and reporting
- Employee engagement and empowerment
- Procurement and supply chain
- Use of environmental resources, green operations and
processes
- Infrastructure and service resilience
These standards were developed in collaboration with the
International Hospital Federation's Geneva Sustainability Centre.
To allow healthcare organizations time to meet the sustainability
standards, full compliance with these requirements will not be
mandatory until 1 January 2026.
"The healthcare sector is responsible for up to 6% of global
carbon emissions and is also increasingly affected by climate
change. Therefore, we are excited to see sustainability standards
as one of the major new additions in the JCI 8th edition standards
for hospitals and academic medical centers," says Ronald Lavater, MPA, FACHE, chief executive
officer, International Hospital Federation. "These evidence-based
standards are a result of joint collaboration between the
International Hospital Federation's Geneva Sustainability Centre
and JCI's standards development team. Through our respective
expertise, we have an opportunity to help hospitals worldwide lead
the acceleration towards low-carbon, resilient and sustainable
healthcare."
Additional changes and enhancements in the 8th edition
include:
- New Healthcare Technology Chapter focused on electronic health
records, telehealth and cybersecurity.
- New Patient Safety Chapter and Sentinel Event Policy that
promote a non-punitive approach to patient safety event
reporting.
- New and expanded requirements for organ and tissue transplant
programs.
- Enhanced requirements for caring for vulnerable patients,
disclosing of clinical errors, facility management and safety, and
workplace violence.
"JCI is thrilled to unveil the 8th edition standards," says
Andrew Rosen, MBA, vice president of
Joint Commission International. "Drawing upon the latest evidence
and insights from our global network of
JCI-accredited healthcare organizations and patient safety
experts, we've reduced the number of standards by approximately
10-15%. By consolidating requirements, removing duplicates and
focusing on more value-added criteria, we intend to help advance
patient safety and improve the overall care experience."
Effective 1 January 2025, all
hospitals and academic medical centers seeking accreditation or
reaccreditation from JCI must adhere to the 8th edition standards,
which will be the basis for their surveys. Education sessions are
available to help these organizations learn more about the latest
edition and to comply with the new enhancements and changes to
existing standards.
For more information on JCI standards, please visit
https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/standards/.
About Joint Commission International
Joint Commission
International (JCI) was established in 1994 as a division of Joint
Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), a wholly controlled, nonprofit
affiliate of The Joint Commission. Through international
accreditation and certification, advisory services, publications
and education programs, JCI extends The Joint Commission's mission
worldwide by helping improve the quality of patient care. JCI works
with international healthcare organizations, public health
agencies, health ministries and others in more than 70 countries.
Visit www.jointcommissioninternational.org for more
information.
Media Contact:
Maureen
Lyons
Corporate Communications
(630) 792-5171
mlyons@jointcommission.org
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