The Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists, 3rd edition. This item is unavailable.The Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists, 3rd edition

<div> Checklists are proven tools for getting things done―and more importantly, getting things done the right way every time. By providing a standardized approach, checklists simplify complex tasks and processes. When used consistently and correctly, a well-developed checklist can help ensure safe patient care.</div> <div>  </div> <div> This updated third edition of the best-selling Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists includes new and revised checklists, tools, and templates for health care organizations to use and customize. There are checklists for a myriad of tasks, including accreditation preparation, continuous compliance, and performance improvement. </div> <div>  </div> <div> New topics in this third edition include health care worker safety, workplace violence prevention and mitigation, cybersecurity, telehealth, health care equity, and much more.  </div> <div>  </div> <div> These tried-and-true checklists help organizations evaluate tasks and processes, provide guidance for decision-making, and itemize procedure steps and required “to-dos.” The book also includes checklist templates and encourages health care organizations to build their own checklists to tackle organization-specific challenges.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists, 3rd edition, is available in print version or as a single e-book or digital site license.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Key Topics:</div>

• Continuous standards compliance and survey readiness
• Performance improvement and measurement
• Safety culture
• Health care worker safety
• Emergency management
• Workplace violence
• Staff competence assessment
• Telehealth
• Sentinel events
• Root cause analysis
• Infection prevention and control
• Medication management
• Physical environment
• Health care equity
• Cybersecurity

<div>  </div> <div> Key Features:</div>

• Downloadable and customizable checklists on a wide range of topics
• Explanation of how checklists can be successfully used in health care
• Caveats about overreliance on checklists or ineffective implementation
• Checklists that apply to all Joint Commission–accredited programs
• Trusted content reviewed by subject matter experts from The Joint Commission

<div> Standards: Various accreditation standards</div> <div>  </div> <div> Setting: All Joint Commission accreditation programs</div> <div>  </div> <div> Key Audience:</div>

• Accreditation professionals
• Quality and performance improvement professionals
• Clinical leadership
• Infection preventionists
• Medication safety officers
• Patient safety officers
• Human resources professionals
• Health care facility managers