News Releases

The Joint Commission today opened the application period for the 2025 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards, presented in partnership with the National Quality Forum (NQF), and the 2025 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity, presented in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.

The Joint Commission announces the appointment of Marleina T. Davis as executive vice president and chief legal officer of The Joint Commission enterprise.

The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente today announced Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) as the recipient of the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity.

The Joint Commission today announced six new members to its Board of Commissioners, effective Jan. 1, 2025. As The Joint Commission’s governing body, the Board of Commissioners advises and strategizes to drive organizational success.

The Joint Commission is pleased to announce it is recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best in Business of 2024. Modern Healthcare has acknowledged The Joint Commission in the Accreditation and Certification category, for its impact over the past year to enable and affirm the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety for all.

The Joint Commission and Joint Commission International proudly announce that Modern Healthcare has recognized their President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2024.

Inova has become the first in the nation to achieve The Joint Commission’s Responsible Use of Health Data™ (RUHD) Certification – a groundbreaking new recognition for the responsible use of secondary data or data used for purposes beyond clinical care.

The Joint Commission and the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) announce a strategic alliance to advance global healthcare Quality and safety for all. The alliance stems from a shared vision for safe, high-quality and equitable healthcare.

The Joint Commission has issued Sentinel Event Alert, “Environmental disasters: Preparing to safely evacuate or shelter in place.” This alert outlines steps for healthcare organizations to consider as they prepare for weather and climate-related disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and extreme heat.

The Joint Commission enterprise today announced the appointment of William Walders as vice president and chief digital and information officer (CDIO), effective Dec. 2, 2024.