Joint Commission was created in 1917.
As of my last update, there were approximately 2,000 ambulatory surgery centers accredited by The Joint Commission. This number can vary as new centers are accredited and others may lose their accreditation. For the most current statistics, it's best to refer to The Joint Commission's official website or recent publications.
The ankle joint is commonly known as the talo-crural joint which is abbreviated to T-C jt.
Constant Velocity Joint.
The medical abbreviation MCP joint stands for metacarpophalangeal joint, which is the joint between the metacarpal bones of the hand and the phalanges (fingers).
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. (630) 792-5000. .
Start with the requirements of The Joint Commission (formally the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations). Web site is www.jointcommission.com.
The Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" list includes abbreviations and symbols that can lead to confusion and errors in medical documentation. For example, the abbreviation "U" for "units" is discouraged because it can be mistaken for the number "0" or "4," leading to medication dosing errors. The preferred term is to write "units" in full to ensure clarity and safety in patient care.
Recovery is not part of the Joint Commission key principles for effective emergency management in hospitals.
The acronym JACHO represents the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. This acronym is no longer in use; it has been replaced by JTC, representing The Joint Commission.
Joint Photographic Experts Group.
Possibly sacroiliac joint