The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
the committee which sets the accepted standards for healthcare facilities, conducts audits to ensure healthcare facilities meet these standards, and gives accreditation to those who meet these standards.
Private, not-for-profit organization composed of representatives of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Physicians, American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, and American Dental Association, whose purpose is to establish standards for the operation of health facilities and services, conduct surveys, and award accreditation.
An independent not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits more than 19,500 organizations in the United States, including hospitals, healthcare networks, managed care organizations, and healthcare organizations that provide home care, long-term care, behavioral health care, laboratory, and ambulatory care services. The mission of JCAHO is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public by providing healthcare accreditation and related services that support improved performance in healthcare organizations.
A national, private, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to encourage the attainment of uniformly high standards of medical care via stringent accreditation; JCAHO establishes standards for the operation of hospitals and other health care facilities.
A private, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits hospitals and other healthcare organizations that provide mental healthcare, home care, ambulatory care and long-term care services.
An independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of care in organized health care settings. The major functions of the Joint Commission include developing accreditation standards, awarding accreditation decisions, and providing education and consultation to health care organizations.
Nonprofit, independent organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations and programs.
An independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.
A private, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations providing inpatient medical/surgical, mental healthcare, ambulatory care, home care, and long-term care services.
A private, non-profit organization which functions as the main accrediting body for hospitals and other provider facilities, who pay JCAHO for its services. JCAHO publishes national standards, surveys facilities on request, and awards accreditation to those that demonstrate compliance with the standards. JCAHO accreditation is voluntary, but is required for participation in Medicare. JCAHO now has accreditation standards specific to health care networks and is now accrediting them.
An organization that evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States. JCAHO is an independent, not-for-profit organization. A hospital is accredited by JCAHO if it meets certain quality standards. These checks are done at least every 3 years. Most hospitals take part in these accreditations.
An organization that accredits healthcare organizations. In the future, the JCAHO may play a role in certifying these organizations' compliance with the HIPAA A/S requirements.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is a US based non-profit organization formed in 1951 with a mission to maintain and elevate the standards of healthcare delivery through evaluation and accreditation of healthcare organizations.
