The Joint Commission MCC program helps organizations minimize risk and improve care for patients and residents with all levels of cognitive impairment. This program focuses on the coordination and delivery of specialized care and programming, staff competency and training, the safety of the physical environment of care and support services for the families of residents and patients with dementia.
Now in effect are new and revised requirements that align with the Alzheimer’s Association dementia care practice recommendations. Constructed with input from a standards review panel (SRP) and public field reviews, these enhancements reflect current scientific evidence and best practices in memory care and provide an evidence-based approach toward ensuring the highest quality care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia in nursing care centers.