How to Open a Mental Health Center: A Comprehensive Guide
Business, Compliance, Joint CommissionHow to Open a Mental Health Center: The increasing demand for mental health services presents an opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in their communities. Opening a mental health center requires careful planning, adherence…
How to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies Mental Health
Business, Compliance, Joint CommissionInsurance credentialing is one of the most important avenues for growing a mental health treatment center. Once you have crossed this hurdle and become part of an insurance provider network, you can truly begin to expand your reach. Read on…
Behavioral Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Requirements & Accreditation
Business, Compliance, Joint CommissionAs any business owner knows, an unexpected emergency can arise at any time. When it involves a healthcare organization, having adequate Behavioral Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Requirements & Accreditation practices in place is imperative.…
Releases Workplace Violence Update July 2024
Joint CommissionThe Joint Commission has issued new workplace violence prevention requirements that go into affect on July 1, 2024. The Joint Commission joins several federal agencies in monitoring the risks associated with workplace violence and updates safety…
The Joint Commission Health Care Equity Standard
Joint CommissionThe Joint Commission is a non-profit agency that certifies healthcare programs, including behavioral healthcare centers. Being Joint Commission accredited is essential to the success of any healthcare organization. Receiving Joint Commission…
Every January and July, Joint Commission Submits Changes
Compliance, Joint Commission, NewsImportant of Compliance Monitoring
As compliance officers, one of our roles is to ensure organizations are always up to date on regulations and rules that ensure continuous compliance. In my work on compliance teams, I have often found that…
Heat Wave Guidance from The Joint Commission (TJC)
Joint Commission, NewsPreparing for Extreme Temperatures
Have you seen this recent heat wave guidance from TJC? Helpful reminders to make sure HEAT or other weather issues are included on your HVA, in emergency plans in case of a power outage, and update supply…