Applied Healthcare Research

Healthcare risk management is in part driven by accreditation and certification standards, which in the United States are developed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, an independent, not-for-profit organization located in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

The Joint Commission and its publishing and education affiliate, Joint Commission Resources, provide a wealth of information on the dos and don'ts of healthcare operations, patient safety, infection control and other performance metrics.

Another nonprofit source of healthcare risk management information is ECRI Institute in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. ECRI applies scientific research regarding medical devices, drugs, operations and procedures to help improve patient care.

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