Behavioral Health Care - Fast Track

Since 1969, the Joint Commission has been evaluating organizations that provide mental health, chemical dependency, mental retardation/developmental disabilities services, and other psychosocial services.  Read more.

Is your Behavioral Health Care organization considering Joint Commission accreditation or certification?  Learn more.

What's New

• 2010 Survey Activity Guide - - Updated 2/11/10
  • Please see the February 2010 Update section in the guide to see revised content 
• 2010 National Patient Safety Goals - 9/9/09

Accreditation Information

• 2010 Survey Activity Guide *
• FAQs about Behavioral Health Care Accreditation
• Business Associates Agreement
• Subscription Billing FAQs
• Guidelines for Submission of Evidence of Standards Compliance  *
• What Happens After Your Joint Commission Survey  *    

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Quick Links

• Liability Insurers that Recognize Accreditation
• Gold Seal of Approval
• Organization Update Form
• Standards Online Question Form
• Statement of Conditions
• Consumer Brochures:
  • How to Choose a Quality Behavioral Health Care Provider 
  • How to Choose a Quality Behavioral Health Care Provider of Services to Youth and Children
• Online Publicity Kit

• Accreditation Standards Manual
  
• Education Products and Services
  
• Joint Commission Requirements for Behavioral Health Care
  • free resource for standards and policy revisions and requirements