Books

Below is the list of the latest releases. Click here to see the complete Joint Commission Resources catalog.

New! The Joint Commission Guide to Priority Focus Areas, Second Edition
An all-in-one resource on Priority Focus Areas (PFAs), an important part of the Joint Commission’s accreditation process.

New from JCR! Population-Specific Staff Competence
Emphasizing the correlation between a staff’s population-specific competence and the delivery of safe, high-quality care in hospitals.

NEW! New from JCR! Pandemic Point-of-Care Pocket Guide
Designed for speedy reference at the point of care, the Pandemic Point-of-Care Pocket Guide provides "fast facts" so clinicians and others can quickly identify and contain an infectious disease.

NEW! New from JCR! The Joint Commission Guide to Priority Focus Areas, Second Edition
This updated edition of The Joint Commission Guide to Priority Focus Areas is designed to help health care organizations continue to address deficiencies in the 15 Priority Focus Areas (PFAs) that have been identified as crucial to patient safety and quality of care.

NEW! Patients as Partners: How to Involve Patients and Families in Their Own Care

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Teaches health care workers how to create a culture of safety that accepts patients/families as part of the health care team.

 

 

NEW! Safety in the Operating Room
JCR’s new book, Safety in the Operating Room, covers a multitude of topics including infection control, hand hygiene, sharps safety, and fire safety.

NEW! The Joint Commission Guide to Patient and Family Education Second Edition
This revised, expanded edition of The Joint Commission Guide to Patient and Family Education is more relevant than ever as the patient’s role as a key player on a health care team continues to grow.

NEW! Front Line of Defense: The Role of Nurses in Preventing Sentinel Events, Second Edition
Written for nurses working in all health care settings and specialties, this completely revised book is designed to enhance nurses' already formidable abilities in identifying and preventing sentinel events in hospitals, as well as in ambulatory care, assisted living, behavioral health care, home care, and long term care organizations.

NEW! The Joint Commission Guide to Patient and Family Education, Second Edition
New edition of The Joint Commission Guide to Patient and Family Educationmaintains its relevance more than ever as the patient’s role as a key player on a health care team continues to evolve and grow

NEW! Strategies for Building a Hospitalwide Culture of Safety
Guidance for senior leaders on how to create a culture of safety in their organization and how to support safe practices.

NEW! Disclosing Medical Errors: A Guide to an Effective Explanation and Apology
Often, saying “sorry” and disclosing information can help prevent or minimize potential litigation. This new book will help clinicians craft an effective apology.

NEW! Understanding Medication Management in Your Health Care Organization
A practical tool for international health care organizations seeking to improve their medication management processes and reduce medication errors.

NEW! Total Health and Safety for Health Care Facilities: Catalyzing Improvements in Employee Safety, Patient Care, and the Bottom Line
A comprehensive reference guide on health care facility-safety: Published by the American Hospital Association, in cooperation with Joint Commission Resources

NEW! Medication Reconciliation Handbook
Co published with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) - An invaluable tool for health care organizations seeking to implement an effective medication reconciliation process.