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The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission
Who is The Joint Commission?
The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization established over 50 years ago. The Joint Commission is the world leader in evaluating the quality and safety of care delivered in over 17,000 health care organizations across the country — from hospitals to home care providers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, behavioral health centers, critical access hospitals and health care networks.
The Joint Commission is governed by a board that includes physicians, nurses, medical directors, and consumers. The Joint Commission sets the standards by which health care quality is measured in America and around the world.
What does The Joint Commission 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 The Joint Commission are therefore committed to providing the highest level of quality care to their patients. The Joint Commission'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 The Joint Commission accredited hospitals and their survey results are posted in the "Quality Check"™ section of the The Joint Commission website at www.jointcommission.org. You can also call The Joint Commission's Customer Service Department directly at 630-792-5800 for additional information.
Look for The Joint Commission's gold seal of approval when selecting your hospital.