• Joint Commission International

    Joint Commission International Marks Ten Years of Global Accreditation

    Joint Commission International (JCI) is marking the tenth anniversary of the first health care organization to be awarded accreditation under its globally developed international standards for hospitals.

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  • royster

    The number one reason for the DuPage Convalescent Center to be Joint Commission accredited is to improve resident safety.


    Phyliss M. Royster, RN, Ph.D., LNHA
    Director of Nursing
    DuPage Convalescent Center
    Wheaton, Illinois

  • houmann

    Without a doubt, the sentinel event process has helped improve care for patients. The root cause analysis provides a rigorous method for organizations to address a situation that could continue to harm patients, and follow up with accountability.  

    Lars Houmann, FACHE
    President & CEO
    Florida Hospital
    Orlando, Florida

  • weigel

    We think it is essential that there is an accrediting body with the high expectations of The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal, posted in our facility, lets the public know that we are committed to quality and patient safety.

    Dee Weigel, R.N., B.S.
    Quality Assurance and Risk Manager
    Algonquin Road Surgery Center, L.L.C.
    Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Is your organization interested in becoming Joint Commission accredited or certified?

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.


Take the first step:

> Learn the type of settings that qualify


For questions e-mail:

> achievethegoldseal@jointcommission.org

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