Are Joint Commission reports public?
Joint Commission Quality Reports give the public information on the safety and quality of care for all Joint Commission accredited/certified health care organizations. Quality Reports are available online through Quality Check® at qualitycheck.org.
How much does it cost to be accredited by The Joint Commission?
Accreditation fees are based on an organization’s size and annual patient volumes. On average the cost of accreditation for an ambulatory care organization is $12,000. When spread over a three-year time period, Joint Commission accreditation costs equate to just pennies per patient, per day.
How do you find out if someone is Joint Commission accredited?
A hospital accredited by The Joint Commission means that the hospital has met The Joint Commission’s quality and safety standards. You can check to see if a hospital has been accredited by visiting www.qualitycheck.org and entering your search information.
What is the purpose of the Joint Commission?
Joint Commission standards are the basis of an objective evaluation process that can help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The standards focus on important patient, individual, or resident care and organization functions that are essential to providing safe, high quality care.
How do I submit standards interpretation to Joint Commission?
If you are Joint Commission accredited, Login and go to Resources – Standards Interpretation to submit your question. If you prefer to use this form, please complete Steps 1-3 below: Adm. BG Br. CAPT Capt. CDR COL Col. CPT Cpt. Dr. GEN Lt. Lt.Col Lt.Gen LTC Ltc.
What are Joint Commission standards in nursing?
Joint Commission Standards 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 patient care process, ensuring a comprehensive review of your patient care process.
Where can I find the universal protocol and Joint Commission requirements?
The Universal Protocol is accessible as part of the National Patient Safety Goal chapter from your accreditation manual. Joint Commission Requirements is a free listing of all policy revisions to standards published in Joint Commission Perspectives that have gone into effect since the accreditation/certification manual was last issued.