New and Revised TJC Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements
The Joint Commission has revised its workplace violence requirements, which will be effective July 1st, 2025, for multiple care settings. “Workplace violence poses a significant occupational hazard for health care workers. However, the prevalence may be underestimated due to underreporting, as incidents are often perceived as minor. To address the safety concerns that affect patients, staff, and visitors, The Joint Commission is implementing accreditation requirements for workplace violence prevention.”
New standards have been issued for all Joint Commission-accredited assisted living communities, nursing care centers, and office-based surgery practices, as well as ambulatory health care organizations and laboratories. The new and revised requirements also provide a framework to assist in developing prevention strategies.
The standards and further information on the revised standards and other Joint Commission updates can be found here: jointcommission.org/standards/prepublication.
New standards have been issued for all Joint Commission-accredited assisted living communities, nursing care centers, office-based surgery practices, ambulatory health care organizations, and laboratories.
Note: For healthcare organizations that are not TJC accredited, CMS and OSHA also have specific requirements you should be familiar with and adhere to.
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