MHA’s Annual Joint Commission Update

February 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

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February 25 | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

VIRTUAL EVENT

Please Note: Those registering for this virtual event will receive the recording and slides after the presentation, so if you can’t join us on the day of the event. Be sure to register and review the material at your leisure.

Join us for MHA’s annual Joint Commission update conference!

Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and updates from industry experts and peers, including hospitals that have undergone The Joint Commission survey process in the past year.

This program will cover:

  • Presentations from The Joint Commission
  • Progress updates regarding health equity and the 1115 Waiver
  • Presentations from colleagues that have undergone The Joint Commission survey process in the past year.

AGENDA

2025 Joint Commission Update

10 – 10:05 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:05 – 11:35 a.m.

Keynote Speakers:  Updates from The Joint Commission

Mark A. Crafton, Executive Director, Strategic Alliances, The Joint Commission

Elizabeth Mort, M.D., Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, The Joint Commission

Robert Campbell, Senior Director, Standards Interpretation, Accreditation Decision Management & Medication Safety, The Joint Commission

11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Special Topic: Speakers TBD

12:05 – 1:20 p.m.

Survey Readiness and Results: Experiences from the Field

Erin Donovan, Vice President, Quality & Regulatory Compliance, Tufts Medicine, Lowell General Hospital

Laura Sims, Senior Director of Quality and Risk, Athol Hospital, Heywood Healthcare

1:20-1:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Cancellation Policy (for in-person events only): Full refunds will be recognized when cancellations occur at least 5 business days prior to an in-person event. Any cancellation notices received after this time will result in $50 administrative fee. To avoid this penalty, you may send someone in your place by forwarding their full name, title and email address to the Director of Healthcare Education, Amy Smalarz at asmalarz@mhalink.org. No shows will be responsible for payment in full.