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SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING HEALTH DATA
“The American Heart Association (AHA) supports The Joint Commission's
Responsible Use of Health Data Certification, recognizing its significance in
fostering responsible and ethical data practices within healthcare organizations
to foster discovery of new therapies and advance quality.”
Jennifer Hall, Chief, Data Science and Analytics, American Heart Association
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NEW TELEHEALTH ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
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SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING HEALTH DATA
“The American Heart Association (AHA) supports The Joint Commission's
Responsible Use of Health Data Certification, recognizing its significance in
fostering responsible and ethical data practices within healthcare organizations
to foster discovery of new therapies and advance quality.”
Jennifer Hall, Chief, Data Science and Analytics, American Heart Association
Learn MoreContact Us
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WORKFORCE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING RESOURCE CENTER
Our new resource center provides healthcare leaders and staff with tools and
strategies to enhance the safety and well-being of their workforce. Learn about
the guides, modules, and more resources to help all levels of professionals.
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NEW ACCREDITATION FOR RURAL HEALTH CLINICS
We’re now accepting applications for our rural health clinic accreditation
program which is deemed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more
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NEW TELEHEALTH ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
We’re now accepting applications for our telehealth accreditation program which
focuses on providing safe, high-quality care, treatment, and services.
Learn moreContact us
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LESSONS LEARNED ON HEALTHCARE DECARBONIZATION
Learn from the experience of healthcare peers with tools and resources on
reducing emissions located in the online Sustainable Healthcare Resource Center.
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SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING HEALTH DATA
“The American Heart Association (AHA) supports The Joint Commission's
Responsible Use of Health Data Certification, recognizing its significance in
fostering responsible and ethical data practices within healthcare organizations
to foster discovery of new therapies and advance quality.”
Jennifer Hall, Chief, Data Science and Analytics, American Heart Association
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WHO WE ARE
We are committed to advancing safety and quality, as well as transforming health
care, by encouraging, empowering, and supporting health care organizations to
embrace quality improvement.
Who we are
WHO WE WORK WITH
For more than 70 years, The Joint Commission has been a global driver of quality
improvement and patient safety in health care. We believe that all people should
always expect the safest and highest quality care.
Who we work with
WHY WORK WITH US
We know that everyone plays an important role when it comes to quality and
safety. That's why we offer expert resources and tools to enable those we serve,
from health systems to frontline staff.
Why work with us
WHAT WE OFFER
The mission of The Joint Commission enterprise is to enable and empower health
care organizations around the world to build a foundation for quality care and
patient safety.
We work with tens of thousands of health care providers, giving us unmatched
insight and expertise into the delivery of care. By sharing our knowledge, we
aim to assist health care organizations like yours to elevate quality of care
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> ,,Working with The Joint Commission eased the process considerably. It was
> fluid and welcoming, and I felt as though we were totally being set up for
> success.,,
Brandy Amandolia - Manager for Accreditation Licensure - Wellstar Cobb Hospital
> ,,The experience was very collaborative where the surveyors shared best
> practices, were honest about concerns, and we had a nice dialog. They made it
> clear that they were here to help and inspire us to follow best practices. We
> really value their partnership and collaboration, and their commitment to
> patient safety and quality.,,
Debbie Hoffman - VP of Patient Services - Mosaic Medical Center
> ,,We looked at what the Joint Commission was measuring and compared how we
> were doing ourselves against industry norms. That helped us set baselines and
> targets for improvement.,,
Edna de Leon - Vice President of Quality - Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Hospital
> ,,Working with The Joint Commission eased the process considerably. It was
> fluid and welcoming, and I felt as though we were totally being set up for
> success.,,
Brandy Amandolia - Manager for Accreditation Licensure - Wellstar Cobb Hospital
> ,,The experience was very collaborative where the surveyors shared best
> practices, were honest about concerns, and we had a nice dialog. They made it
> clear that they were here to help and inspire us to follow best practices. We
> really value their partnership and collaboration, and their commitment to
> patient safety and quality.,,
Debbie Hoffman - VP of Patient Services - Mosaic Medical Center
> ,,We looked at what the Joint Commission was measuring and compared how we
> were doing ourselves against industry norms. That helped us set baselines and
> targets for improvement.,,
Edna de Leon - Vice President of Quality - Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Hospital
> ,,Working with The Joint Commission eased the process considerably. It was
> fluid and welcoming, and I felt as though we were totally being set up for
> success.,,
Brandy Amandolia - Manager for Accreditation Licensure - Wellstar Cobb Hospital
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YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN PATIENT SAFETY
We envision a future where all people always experience the safest, highest
quality health care across all settings. Our extensive global reach gives us
insights and a unique perspective in the delivery of care throughout the world.
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YOUR GUIDE TO ACCREDITATION
Whether you're preparing for an upcoming survey or implementing processes to
maintain compliance, we have the resources you need to succeed.
Accreditation guide
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YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN PATIENT SAFETY
We envision a future where all people always experience the safest, highest
quality health care across all settings. Our extensive global reach gives us
insights and a unique perspective in the delivery of care throughout the world.
How we can help
Doctor talking to a family at the hospital.
YOUR GUIDE TO ACCREDITATION
Whether you're preparing for an upcoming survey or implementing processes to
maintain compliance, we have the resources you need to succeed.
Accreditation guide
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YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN PATIENT SAFETY
We envision a future where all people always experience the safest, highest
quality health care across all settings. Our extensive global reach gives us
insights and a unique perspective in the delivery of care throughout the world.
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DR. PERLIN NAMED TO MODERN HEALTHCARE’S LIST OF 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL CLINICAL
EXECUTIVES FOR 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, President and Chief
Executive Officer, The Joint Commission enterprise for being recognized by
Modern Healthcare as one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for
2024! The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the June 10, 2024, issue
of Modern Healthcare magazine (subscription required).
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NEW COLLABORATION FOR IMPROVED DIAGNOSIS
The National Quality Forum, an affiliate of The Joint Commission, and the
American Medical Association announced a new collaboration to standardize
patient symptom data for improved diagnosis in American Medical News.
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CHICAGO MEDICINE MAGAZINE FEATURES THE JOINT COMMISSION’S NEW TELEHEALTH
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM.
The article references the current increase in use of telehealth and reminds
eligible hospitals, ambulatory and behavioral healthcare organizations of the
new Telehealth Accreditation Program’s July 1, 2024 launch date.
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NEW RURAL HEALTH CLINIC ACCREDITATION
A Modern Healthcare article (subscription required) announces The Joint
Commission’s new Rural Health Clinic Accreditation. The program will help
clinics in rural communities improve the safety and quality of primary care and
personal health services.
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TEAMING UP WITH THE MOST TRUSTED NAMES IN HEALTH CARE
Effective and efficient patient safety and care is a priority for everyone that
serves in health care. Partnering with key organizations provides synergies to
developing the best products and programs across the spectrum of patient health
care needs.
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SERVING PATIENTS AND THE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY
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Our commitment is to ensure safe, equitable, and highly reliable health care for
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