What are some other resources and publications helpful with compliance?

Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.

The following publications are available through The Joint Commission to help with compliance with the Environment of Care, Emergency Management and Life Safety:

Frequently Asked Questions
The Physical Environment Portal
Emergency Management Portal
The Suicide Prevention Portal
E-Alerts, a free newsletter subscription

Definition of terms can be found in the Glossary section of the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual

Publications for purchase are available through Joint Commission Resources

Perspectives, the official newsletter of The Joint Commission
Environment of Care News, The Joint Commission official news source for the Environment of Care

Examples of Agencies and Professional Organizations:

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
National Fire Protection Agency
Facility Guidelines Institute

Last updated on May 05, 2022 with update notes of: Review only, FAQ is current

First Published Date: April 11, 2016

Last Reviewed Date: May 02, 2022