Critical Access Hospitals - Fast Track

The Joint Commission has been accrediting hospitals for more than 50 years. In 2001, the Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Program was introduced, which includes customized standards and survey process and a flat survey fee.  Read more.

Is your hospital considering Joint Commission accreditation or certification?  Learn more.

What's New

• Revisions to Standards Requirements for Critical Access Hospitals with Distinct Part Units 1/25/10
• 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
• Subscription Billing FAQs
• Business Associates Agreement
• 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
• Organization Update Form
• Standards Online Question Form
• Statement of Conditions
• Consumer Brochure: Assessing the Quality of Care in Critical Access Hospitals
• Online Publicity Kit

• Accreditation Standards Manual
  
• Education Products and Services
  
• Joint Commission Requirements for Critical Access Hospitals
  • free resource for standards and policy revisions and requirements