ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the #TysonAward recognizing a healthcare organization for its healthcare equity achievements.

There is no cost to apply, so don't miss out on this opportunity for national recognition in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.

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The National Academy of Medicine is co-hosting the first Climate and Health Day with Kaiser Permanente and Climate Group as part of the US Climate Action Summit. Our President and CEO Dr. Jonathan Perlin will be speaking. Register to join virtually TOMORROW, 4/25: bit.ly/448AjTt

For us, it's #EarthDay EveryDay .

Our President & CEO Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin joined the #SeeYouNow podcast w/ Shawna Butler RN MBA 🇺🇦 💙 from Johnson & Johnson Nursing & American Nurses Association to discuss new sustainability innovations in healthcare.

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Telehealth is now an integral part of the healthcare ecosystem. It is time to supply telehealth providers with standards tailored to their work.

Learn more about our new Telehealth Accreditation Program in @STATnews: statnews.com/2024/04/23/tel…

Today, use of telehealth services is 38X higher than it was pre-pandemic.

To support this uptake, we have developed a new Telehealth Accreditation Program for telehealth provider organizations.

Learn more about the program: bit.ly/49JBYAc

We have seen an increase in younger workers asking their employers—and The Joint Commission—to get involved in sustainability.

Read more in Chief Healthcare Executive: chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/hospitals…

#EarthDay #SustainableHealthcare

It’s time to make sustainability a priority—for your patients, for the planet, and for your own resilience.

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#EarthDay #SustainableHealthcare

AI presents both unprecedented opportunities and potential risks for human health and well-being.

A new commentary in National Academy of Medicine Perspectives presents initial discussions by health sector leaders as they develop an AI Code of Conduct.

Check it out: bit.ly/3TZuUtr

The 2nd issue of Emergency Management Leader is out now! The authority on EM features articles like:

📑 Case Study—All Hands on Deck
💡 Tips and Insights—Tornado Readiness Recommendations
⚒️ Toolkit—Reuniting Families During or After an Emergency

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Healthcare plays a vital role in human well-being, yet its impact on carbon emissions is significant.

A new webinar from Becker's Hospital Review shares more on how our Sustainable Healthcare Certification guides hospitals in waste and carbon footprint reduction.

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Don't miss out! Earn recognition for your healthcare organization's efforts to reduce healthcare disparities.

Apply for the Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity by April 30.

Apply now: bit.ly/3U4Mw8p

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Building on our strategic transformation, The Joint Commission enterprise is pleased to announce four new appointments to our executive leadership team! Read more: bit.ly/4amanpT

Antibiotic stewardship takes focus in the April episode of Conversations on Quality and Patient Safety from Joint Commission Journal.

This episode features Payal K. Patel of Intermountain Health, and Dr. Arjun Srinivasan of CDC.

Watch the full conversation: jointcommissionjournal.com/interviews

Despite several decades of efforts aimed at lowering the rates of preventable medical errors, progress has been limited.

'Focus on HARM,' an initiative by National Quality Forum (NQF), aims to address the high rates of avoidable medical errors.

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.@Providence is saving $11M per year by increasing renewable energy usage and reducing waste.

Learn more about its efforts and how they align with our Sustainable Healthcare Certification in Chief Healthcare Executive: bit.ly/3PT55Kk

Though required by The Joint Commission, preanesthesia assessments are underutilized to prevent anesthesia errors.

In a new article for American College of Surgeons, Joint Commission board member Lenworth Jacobs lays out the elements of a proper assessment.

Read now: bit.ly/3vzdVWB

Tune into the conversation on workplace violence prevention with experts Bonnie Michelman of Mass General Brigham & James P. Phillips, MD of GW SMHS.

The interview is the first in the Conversations on Quality and Patient Safety series from Joint Commission Journal.

Full discussion: jointcommissionjournal.com/interviews

Not sure where to take your hospital's sustainability journey next?

Our Sustainable Healthcare Resource Center provides validated tools and practical takeaways for healthcare leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste.

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