Joint Commission Resources Announces Availability of Staff Education Posters
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Joint Commission Resources
(JCR) announces a new series of staff education posters focusing on
patient safety issues. JCR is an affiliate of the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
These 10 colorful posters help hospitals, ambulatory care and long term
care organizations keep essential patient safety issues a top priority
among members of the healthcare team. The posters address:
- Preventing falls
- Preventing medication errors
- Safe medication use
- Preventing surgical mistakes
- Communication
- Anesthesia safety
- Infection control
- Assessment
- Fire safety
- Recognizing abuse
These patient safety posters measure 18 inches by 24 inches. The set of 10
posters is available for $95 using order code JCPST-02. To order, call JCR
customer service toll-free at (877) 223-6866, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, weekdays,
or visit Infomart on the JCR website at www.jcrinc.com.
Source: JCAHO
Joint Commission Resources was established in 1986 by the Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in an effort to improve the
safety and quality of care in the United States and in the international
community through the provision of education and consultation services and
international accreditation.
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