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ARCHANGELS

ARCHANGELS is a national movement focused on reframing how caregivers are seen, honored, and supported using a combination of data and stories. ARCHANGELS provides communities with data-driven information and resources that help change caregiver’s lives for the better through support and recognition.
ARCHANGELS
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Patient Blood Management Certification

AABB represents individuals and institutions involved in the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies. Patient Blood Management Certification is a hospital certification based on AABB standards.
Patient Blood Management Certification
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Advanced Orthopedic Certification

AAOS is a trusted leader in advancing orthopaedic care and serves health care professionals to provide the highest quality care. Certifications in collaboration with the AAOS shows the elevated commitment of an organization to patient care.
Advanced Orthopedic Certification
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Maternal Levels of Care Verification

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is dedicated to the advancement of women's health care and provides continuing medical education, practice, research, and advocacy to its members. The Joint Commission offers Maternal Levels of Care Verification in collaboration with ACOG. This verification offers a program to facilities that provide obstetric and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) care.
Maternal Levels of Care Verification
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Advanced Cardiac Certification

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association educate consumers about healthy living and foster appropriate cardiac care by funding cardiovascular medical research. A wide array of cardiac certifications have been developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association. Cardiac certifications demonstrate an organization's commitment to a high standard of service.
Advanced Cardiac Certification
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Advanced Stroke Certification

The Joint Commission developed four advanced levels of stroke certification in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Advanced Stroke Certification
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Memory Care Certification

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and other dementia by accelerating global research and maximizing quality care and support. Memory Care certification is awarded to nursing care centers that aim to minimize risks and improve care for patients and residents with all levels of cognitive impairment.
Memory Care certification
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Leading Laboratories

ASCP works to advance laboratory medicine to better improve patient care through knowledge, collaboration and global community. Leading Laboratories is a gold standard designation developed by ASCP and The Joint Commission.
Leading Laboratories
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Since 2004, OSHA and The Joint Commission/Joint Commission Resources has maintained an Alliance which aims to provide healthcare organizations and other industry stakeholders with information, guidance, and access to resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Objectives include sharing information on OSHA's laws and standards, national initiatives, and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
OSHA Healthcare NewsOur alliance with OSHA