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Joint Commission accreditation is the objective evaluation process that can help health care organizations measure, assess, and improve performance in order to provide safe, high quality care for their patients.
The mission of The Joint Commission is to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.
The Joint Commission is a United States-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501 (c) organization [1] that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs. [2] The international branch accredits medical services from around the world.
Based on evidence-based standards, The Joint Commission offers many certifications, ranging from stroke and cardiac to orthopedic and rehabilitation, with many options for various disease-specific programs.
International Accreditation Matters. Successful completion of a rigorous accreditation process is a signal to patients that a health care organization has undergone an exacting performance assessment and met a robust series of qualifications in patient safety and quality of care.
Joint Commission International works to improve patient safety and quality of health care in the international community by offering education, publications, advisory services, and international accreditation and certification.
Search for JCI-Accredited Organizations. Hundreds of health care organizations have achieved The Gold Seal of Approval® as JCI-accredited entities. From academic medical centers and hospitals to primary care providers, JCI has partnered with these organizations to support their quest for excellence.
Joint Commission standards help you develop strategies to address the most complex issues and identify key vulnerabilities in the patient care experience. The standards review various aspects of your care delivery process, ensuring a comprehensive review of the patient care experience.
The Joint Commission offers nursing care centers the opportunity to build upon specialty distinctions by providing two certification options.
