Hospitals - Fast Track

The Joint Commission has been accrediting hospitals for more than 50 years.  Read more.

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

• Standard MS.01.01.01 * - For Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Programs (3/17/10)
  • FAQs about Standard MS.01.01.01 *
• 2010 Survey Activity Guide * - Updated 2/11/10
• Please see the February 2010 Update section in the guide to see revised content 

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Accreditation Process Information

• 2010 Survey Activity Guide *
• 2010 National Patient Safety Goals
• Business Associates Agreement
• 2010 Hospital Medical Record Statistics Form  
  (Requires Microsoft Word)
• Guidelines for Submission of Evidence of Standards Compliance *
• What Happens After Your Joint Commission Survey  *
• Subscription Billing FAQs

Annual Report

• "Improving America's Hospitals: Annual Report on Quality and Safety 2009"

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