NAPHS Representation on Joint Commission PTACs.
NAPHS holds seats on two key Professional and Technical Advisory Committees (PTACs) within The Joint Commission: the Hospital PTAC and the Behavioral Health PTAC.
NAPHS also participates in The Joint Commission's Liaison Network.
NAPHS Leadership Role in HBIPS
NAPHS has also been playing a leadership role in efforts that have led to The Joint Commission's core measures for inpatient psychiatric services. Learn more about the "Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatric Services" (HBIPS) core measures and the role of NAPHS.
8/1/2016 | Joint Commission releases updated Sentinel Event data through Q2 2016, including 1) a Sentinel Event Data Summary—As of July 5, 2016; 2) Sentinel Event Data—Event Type by Year (from 1995 to Q2 in 2016); and 3) Sentinel Event Statistics Data - General Information (1995-Q2 2016). |
6/8/2016 | Joint Commission announces it will begin surveying to the 2012 version of the National Fire Protection Association’s 101 Life Safety (LS) Code as of 7/5/16. Also see 5.4.16 CMS final rule. |
5/4/2016 | CMS final rule: "Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Fire Safety Requirements for Certain Health Care Facilities." Also see 6.30.16 correction. |
2/25/2016 | Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert (#56): "Detecting and treating suicide ideation in all settings" |
1/26/2016 | The Joint Commission: Prepublication Standards – Standards Revisions Related to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Guidelines for the Accreditation of Opioid Treatment Programs |
5/22/2015 | CMS final rule: "Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Revisions to Deeming Authority Survey, Certification,and Enforcement Procedures" |
2/23/2015 | CMS final notice: "Medicare and Medicaid Program;Continued Approval of the Joint Commission’s Psychiatric Hospital Accreditation Program" (to 2.25.19) |
10/23/2014 | NAPHS comment letter to CMS in support of Joint Commission application for continued approval of the Psychiatric Hospital Accreditation Program |
9/23/2013 | Joint Commission releases updated Sentinel Event data updated to June 2013. Link to the full report or view specific sections including 1) a Sentinel Event Data Summary—As of August 1, 2013; 2) Sentinel Event Data—Event Type by Year; and 3) Sentinel Event Data—Root Cause by Event Type. |
7/3/2013 | NAPHS comment letter on proposed rule on "Medicare/Medicaid Programs: Survey, Certification and Enforcement Procedures” |
5/21/2013 | Joint Commission launches Speak Up™ campaign on adult depression developed in collaboration with NAPHS and others. |
2/25/2011 | Final notice: "Medicare and Medicaid: Approval of the Joint Commission for Deeming Authority for Psychiatric Hospitals" [View] |
1/1/1990 | Official Joint Commission Web site on HBIPS. Check back frequently for the latest updates. |
1/1/1990 | A Customer's Guide to a Successful Joint Commission Survey |
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