The evolution of the Joint Commission's nursing standards.
The Joint Commission requirements have had a major impact on both the delivery and evaluation of nursing care in hospitals. This article discusses changes in the Joint Commission nursing care standards from 1953 through 1991 and the relationship between the Joint Commission and organized nursing.
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