Home Care Accreditation

Welcome to a dedicated web page for organizations currently accredited by The Joint Commission! 
 
If you are not currently accredited, learn more about how to become accredited. 

Below customers can find detailed information about our process, crosswalks and standards updates, and access to forms you may need. 
 
Do you have questions this information doesn't answer? Here are some helpful numbers:

• For general questions, contact your Account Representative. The main number is 630-792-3007.
• Standards question? Complete the Standards Online Question Form.
• Billing and payment questions? Call 630-792-5665.

Facts about Home Care Accreditation

What's New

• 2010 Prepublication Standards now available (9/29/09)
• 2010 National Patient Safety Goals now available (9/9/09)
• 2009 Home Care Standards, Elements of Performance, and Service Applicability Grids  (8/31/09)

Accreditation Information

• 2009 FAQs About Home Care Accreditation
• 2009 Deemed Status Q&A Guide*
• Examples of Clinical Respiratory Services *
• Business Associates Agreement
• Guidelines for Submission of Evidence of Standards Compliance * 
• What Happens After Your Joint Commission Survey *  

Joint Commission Requirements

Your free resource for standards and policy revisions and requirements published in Perspectives.

• Joint Commission Requirements for Home Care

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2009 Free Webinar Series 

Quick Links

• 2009 Survey Activity
  Guide *
• Liability Insurers that Recognize Accreditation
• Organization Update Form
• Standards Online Question Form
• Statement of Conditions
• Online Publicity Kit
• Consumer Brochures:* 
  • Home Care Services
  • Home Medical Equipment Services
  • Home Health
• Subscription Billing FAQs

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