Standards
January 15, 2009

Joint Commission Requirements for the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals

Joint Commission Requirements for the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospital: The Official Handbook (CAMH) are available on the Joint Commission Resources website.  The requirements page no longer requires a password to access updates. 

Go to the Joint Commission Requirements page
(Note: the above link will open a new browser window)


What is included on the Joint Commission Requirements page?

  • All standards and policy revisions and requirements published in Perspectives that have gone into effect since your accreditation manual was last issued.

How can I keep updated on the latest standard updates?

  • Regularly visit the Joint Commission Requirements page
  • Read Joint Commission Perspectives
  • Read your accreditation manual, and any updates or supplements to the manual