Joint Commission: Environment of Care Standards

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Description

The Joint Commission sets standards for healthcare organization and issues accreditation to organizations that meet those standards. They dictate that all hospitals must have an emergency management program so that patient care can be continued effectively in the event of a disaster. This regulatory requirement is mandatory.

Scope

Applies to healthcare delivery organizations.

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