In 2001, the Joint Commission introduced new emergency management standards for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and behavioral health and ambulatory care that focus on the concept of community involvement in the management process. What event was recently added by the Joint Commission to the list of events that organizations must consider in their plans?
A)Disaster preparedness
B)Bioterrorism
C)Information security
D)Recovery planning

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Bioterrorism was added to the list of events that organizations must consider in their emergency management plans by the Joint Commission. This highlights the need for healthcare facilities to be prepared for deliberate acts of biological or chemical terrorism.

In 2001, the Joint Commission Introduced New Emergency Management Standards