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Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists for the Physical Environment
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Title Details
2nd Ed.
© 2026 Joint Commission
ISBN-13: 978-1-63585-505-0
eISBN-13: 978-1-63585-506-7
Healthcare Administration, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Additional Details
Any healthcare organization, regardless of its size or location, faces risks in the physical environment. Leading facilities rely on checklists to stay on top of pertinent processes and systems. This updated collection of practical checklists will help your organization be safe, secure, and survey-ready at all times.
This second edition of Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists for the Physical Environment (formerly Joint Commission Big Book of EC, EM, and LS Checklists) covers a wide range of topics. The checklists are built upon Joint Commission standards, National Fire Protection Association codes, and other expert sources. Count on these tools to guide facility safety and management staff in mitigating key physical environment risks.
Key Topics
- Physical environment
- Environment of care
- Emergency management
- Life safety
- Risk management
- Hazardous materials and waste
- Security
- Fire safety and protection
- Medical equipment and utility systems
- Building design and construction
Key Features
- Downloadable and customizable checklists on a wide range of physical environment topics
- Checklists that apply to all Joint Commission–accredited programs
- Easy-to-understand language in the checklists breaks complex concepts into actionable steps
- Explanation of how checklists can be successfully used
- Caveats about overreliance on checklists or ineffective implementation
- Trusted content reviewed by subject matter experts from Joint Commission
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