JCAHO plans to assess accredited organizations on National PatientSafety Goals
Rockville, Md.--As of January 1, 2004, all JCAHO-accredited organizations(hospitals and health-care facilities) will be assessed to ensure that theyare implementing JCAHO's National Patients Safety Goals. New goalsare set annually in July and take effect January 1 of the following year.
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