Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, and Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (NQF) today announced they are aligning Joint Commission’s Sentinel ...

Noting that non-psychiatric patients are committing suicide in EDs and med/surg units, a new Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert urges greater attention to risk of suicide and educating caregivers ...

The Joint Commission recently released its first-ever guidance on the use of AI in healthcare and published its annual report on sentinel events. Below are five key actions and updates from the ...

Healthcare safety isn’t just about protocols—it’s about people feeling safe to speak up, collaborate, and learn from mistakes. From sentinel event reporting to structured SBAR communication, a strong ...