• Joint Commission accreditation provides a measuring stick to gauge how we match up against proven patient safety practices. We find that the National Patient Safety Goals are extremely useful for keeping us focused on the priorities for providing a safe patient environment.

    Raymond T. Hino, M.P.A., FACHE
    Chief Executive Officer
    Mendocino Coast District Hospital
    Fort Bragg, California

  • Joint Commission accreditation is focused on patient safety and better quality outcomes. Previously, we thought of it more as a necessary hurdle. Now, we view accreditation as an integral part of our continuous readiness efforts to drive sustained improvement.

    Jennifer L. Kozakowski, M.N., M.P.H.
    Vice President Quality Management
    Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
    Thousand Oaks, California

  • The Joint Commission’s performance improvement process has helped our facility implement and improve the interdisciplinary processes that directly impact the person-centered care we provide.

    Nina K. Willingham, CNHA
    Senior Executive Director
    Life Care Center of Sarasota
    Sarasota, Florida

  • Center for Transforming Healthcare

    The Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare is the link from what to improve to how to improve by identifying challenging issues in care delivery, facilitating rigorous collaborative projects to design, test and provide interventions to health care organizations across the country.

    Anne-Claire France, Ph.D., CPHQ
    Master Black Belt
    Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
    Houston, Texas
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Accreditation and/or Certification is the process of requesting an independent review of your organization’s performance against national quality and safety requirements. Joint Commission accredited or certified organizations have demonstrated that they meet the highest standards in their field. These organizations proudly display our Gold Seal of Approval™, a visible symbol of their commitment to providing the highest level of care.


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