Category Archives: Joint Commission

Joint Commission Looking For Input From Health Literacy Community

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

This information has been been posted on several listservs in recent weeks. “The Joint Commission is seeking input from hospitals on health literacy needs. This is a great opportunity to let them know what hospital libraries are doing. The Joint … Continue reading →

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Joint Commission Looking for Input from Health Literacy Community

Posted on August 11, 2009 by

The Joint Commission, with funding from The Commonwealth Fund, is developing proposed accreditation requirements for hospitals to advance effective communication, cultural competence, and patient-centered care.  This 18-month project will explore how diversity, culture, language, and health literacy issues can be … Continue reading →

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