Joint Commision on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations
What does JCAHO accreditation of my hospital mean to me?
Because its standards are regarded as the most rigorous in the industry, hospitals that choose to be evaluated by JCAHO are therefore committed to providing the highest level of quality care to their patients. JCAHO's gold seal of approval is a clear sign that the accredited organization has demonstrated compliance to the most stringent standards of performance.
How can I find out how well a hospital did on their accreditation survey or if it is accredited?
A list of JCAHO accredited hospitals and their survey results are posted in the "Quality Check"™ section of the JCAHO website at www.jcaho.org. You can also call JCAHO's Customer Service Department directly at 630-792-5800 for additional information.
Look for the JCAHO gold seal of approval when selecting your hospital.