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How to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies Mental Health

Insurance 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 Commission

As any business owner knows, an unexpected emergency situation can arise at any time. When it involves a healthcare organization, having adequate emergency management practices in place is imperative. Healthcare emergency preparedness is…

Releases Workplace Violence Update July 2024

Joint Commission

The 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 Commission

The 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, News

Important 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, News

Preparing 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…