Joint Commission standards for accredited health care facilities encourage the regional sharing of protected health information to improve patient safety.

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The Joint Commission standards focus on protecting patient privacy and confidentiality, and any sharing of protected health information must comply with HIPAA regulations, which require patient consent or a specific allowable purpose under the law, rather than broadly encouraging regional sharing for safety improvements.

Joint Commission Standards for Accredited Health Care Facilities Encourage the Regional