September 2, 2021
The Joint Commission seeking comments on proposed new emergency management requirements
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission on September 1 announced that it is seeking comments on new and revised emergency management (EM) requirements for its hospital and critical access hospital accreditation programs.
The aim of the proposed standards is to help healthcare organizations develop and improve their actions and responses to emergencies or disasters.
The EM chapter revisions are anticipated to launch in July 2022. Comments will be accepted through September 29, 2021.
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