JCR Releases Book On Staff Education

Main Category: Medical Students / Training
Article Date: 01 Oct 2008 - 10:00 PST

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Joint Commission Resources (JCR) today announced the publication of its newest book, The Joint Commission Guide to Staff Education, Second Edition. JCR is a not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission Guide to Staff Education, Second Edition provides guidance on accreditation issues related to staff education as well as critical basic and advanced staff education topics. The book includes detailed, up-to-date examinations of today's key topics in health care education, including competency assessments for all staff; orientation; mentoring, coaching and preceptorship; technological advances in learning media; ensuring appropriate budget, resources and administrative support; needs of dying patients and families; organ donation and procurement; and documenting staff education. In addition to advice from experts in the field and examples from organizations that are breaking new ground in health care staff education, the publication includes a CD-ROM with interactive forms and tools. The Joint Commission Guide to Staff Education, Second Edition is available for $99 using order code SEG200.

To order publications, call JCR Customer Service toll-free at 877.223.6866, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, weekdays, or visit http://www.jcrinc.com.

Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), a not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission, has been designated by The Joint Commission to publish publications and multimedia products. JCR reproduces and distributes these materials under license from The Joint Commission. JCR educational programs and publications support the accreditation activities of The Joint Commission, but are separate functions. Attendees at JCR educational programs and purchasers of JCR publications receive no special consideration or treatment in, or confidential information about, the accreditation process. Learn more about Joint Commission Resources at http://www.jcrinc.com.