Event Description

This face-to-face program will be offered twice. Participants will have the option to attend in June at Joint Commission Headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, IL (outside of Chicago) or in September on the campus of Charles University in the beautiful city of Prague. Road to JCI Accreditation and Beyond is for healthcare professionals seeking knowledge on the JCI standards and will include suggestions for implementing a framework for building an organization-wide culture of safety. 

After completing this course, participants will gain knowledge in the JCI standards, suggested methods for implementing complex processes to improve patient safety, and details on how build your teams for success. This will be a dynamic program which will include group activities and interactive tracer sessions. This course has an additional two days where the learner can choose from three different tracks of expanded learning; Track I is for deeper details on establishing your programs for high-risk patients, infection control, document development and staff development or Track II is for establishing facility management and safety programs or Track III which will be centered on quality and patient safety.   

What you will learn:

• You will begin by learning essential information on the JCI standards including the Patient Centered Standards, Health Care Organization Management Standards, and the Academic Medical Standards. 
• The consultants will assist you with understanding the importance of the JCI Survey Process Guide and discuss the various tools included in that publication. 
• How to build your teams for success!  Identify strategies for implementation of complex patient safety processes. 
• Discuss how to incorporate evidenced based practice in daily, operational activities to improve patient outcomes. 

What you will receive:

• Access to a learning management system with complementary copies of the JCI Accreditation Standards for Hospitals 7^th edition, and JCI Survey Process Guide
• Copies of the current JCI white papers
• Tools and forms to support you and your teams as you prepare for JCI Accreditation
• Certificate of attendance

Note: a laptop or tablet will be required for this program.

Who should attend: 

• Hospital leadership and accreditation preparation project managers for healthcare organizations preparing for their first or subsequent, triennial JCIA surveys. 
• Healthcare professionals responsible for quality improvement, medication safety, infection control, and facility management team members. 
• JCI-accredited organizations who need to train new staff.

Agenda

Agenda: (Detailed agenda forthcoming)

• 23-27 September 2024 on the campus of Charles University in Prague
• 0900 – 1700 with one hour lunch each day

Faculty:

• Francine Westergaard RN MSN MBA, JCI Principal Consultant
• Lisa Hardesty MA CHSP CFI,Director, Global Consulting
• Kathryn K. Leonhardt, MD, MPH, JCI Principal Consultant, Quality and Patient Safety
• David Marx MD PhD, JCI Consultant

Continuing Education

Before registering for a program check for updates from your county or city on a regular basis to make sure it will be acceptable for your license/certification renewal.

Summary of Continuing Education contact hours awarded for this program:

Total CE hours will be determined by the final agenda, may be subject to change

• Physicians may be eligible for continuing education credits through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
• Nurses may be eligible for continuing education credits through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Administrators and Environment of Care/Life Safety Engineers may be eligible for continuing education credits through the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
• Emergency Managers may be eligible for continuing education credits through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Location Details - September

Site Location

Charles University

Ruska 87, Prague 10, Room 223 (Konigova Room)

Prague Czech Republic

Note: You will need to check in at the reception desk upon arriving at the location

Recommended hotel:

Hotel Don Giovanni Prague

This is within walking distance to the site

Transportation:

https://www.dpp.cz/en  Public transportation is very efficient in Prague. Taxis and Ubers are also available.

JCI Account Assistance

You may also visit our JCI FAQ page for a list of frequently asked questions.

Payment Options

All Joint Commission Resources products require pre-payment. For your convenience, if you do not have a credit card available, we offer a sales quote/proforma invoice option to assist with initiating your payment. Payments submitted by check take up to 14 days to process. If you are registering for a program less than 14 days away, your registration may not be received in time and your seat may not be reserved. You will not have access to electronic program materials until your payment has been received. We strongly recommend credit card payments for any events less than 14 days away.

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2. Enter your billing and shipping details. Select "Continue."
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5. Click the "Proforma Invoice" button. (See image below.) 
6. Within 5 minutes, a sales quote will be sent to your email address with details about how to complete a check or wire transfer payment.

Or contact Customer Service at 877.223.6866, option 1 (+1 630 268 2990 outside the US) or via email at jcrcustomerservice@jcrinc.com to have a proforma invoice created and emailed directly to you.

Thank you.

Health and Safety

There is a risk of exposure to Covid-19 in any public space where potentially infected people are in attendance. By attending this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to any exposure to Covid-19 and agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Joint Commission, Joint Commission Resources, and Charles University. Those who have symptoms or have had close contact with a person diagnosed with Covid-19 should stay home and quarantine, self-monitor for symptoms, and follow country guidelines if symptoms develop. As of this posting, Czech Republic does not have COVID restrictions. Please check the Czech Republic’s travel websitefor more information.