The Joint Commission's Disease-Specific Care Certification

Thank you for your interest in Disease-Specific Care Certification.  Access information about the program:

• Disease-Specific Care Certification Guide
• Disease-Specific Care Fact Sheet
• DSC Update (Quarterly newsletter)

If you are interested in Primary Stroke Center Certification, all of the materials above are applicable to you.  In addition, the following material is available:

• Primary Stroke Center Certification - Frequently Asked Questions

The following information is available on the Joint Commission Resources (JCR) Web site at www.jcrinc.com.

• The Disease-Specific Care Certification Manual
• The Disease-Specific Care Product Guide

Ready to apply?

• View a brief demo on how to access your online application
• If you would like to request a paper packet or access to the application, please email DSCinfo@jointcommission.org.

Do You Have a Question About Joint Commission Standards?

• Standards Online Question Form