Joint Commission Releases New Standards For Eating Disorder Programs

In July, the Joint Commission implemented new requirements for behavioral health care organizations that provide care for people with eating disorders. The standards are based in part on the APA Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Eating Disorders, Third Edition and were developed in response to concerns that some organizations purporting to offer eating disorders programs may not be providing adequate behavioral and physical health care services to patients.

The new eating disorder standards for behavioral health care address 11 critical aspects of care, which are summarized in four categories. Assessment: Collect and analyze necessary data, as determined . . .