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Saturday 3:25 CST, May 19, 2012

Seeking Long Term Care Accreditation

Long Term Care Accreditation Contact Directory

Gina Zimmermann
Senior Executive Director
630-792-5293

Jasmina Juric
Business Development Senior Specialist
630-792-5251

Study Finds Accreditation Improves Safety Culture at Nursing Homes

Study Finds Accreditation Improves Safety Culture at Nursing Homes

Accredited nursing homes report a stronger resident safety culture than nonaccredited facilities, according to a new study published in the May 2012 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. Learn More
 

CDC and HHS Encourage LTC Workers to be Vaccinated

Friday December 16, 2011
Influenza Vaccination
 

 


Read direct from the CDC and HHS about this effort to protect LTC health care professionals and facility residents. Read Letter

 

 

Standards Modification Approved

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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New Standard Regarding Credentialing and Privileging Requirements for Licensed Independent Practitioners in Long Term Care. Read July 2011 Perspectives article. 

 

 

 

Two Long Term Care facilities are the first to achieve certification

Monday September 26, 2011
Rehab
 

 

Claremont Rehabilitation and Living Center, Buffalo Grove, Ill., and Forest Villa Nursing Care, Niles, Ill., are the first long term care organizations in the country to be certified under The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program.  Meet the Teams!

 

Two Accreditation Paths to Meet your Facility's Needs

Two Accreditation Paths to Meet your Facility's Needs

Joint Commission offers two accreditation paths to help your facility meet its business and quality objectives. Learn More
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Multi-site LTC Providers have new accreditation option!

Multi-site LTC Providers have new accreditation option!

Joint Commission is pleased to offer a new option for LTC facilities with mutliple locations that provides your management team with several new, key benefits to gain more from the accreditation process. Learn More
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We look forward to working with you!

Gina ZimmermannThank you for your interest in accreditation. On this page you can learn more about our process, the benefits of accreditation and our requirements. Please feel free to contact us directly at anytime to discuss your specific needs.

If your company is already accredited, please check out our resources page designed especially for your information needs.

Gina Zimmermann
Senior Executive Director
Long Term Care Accreditation

Is your competition Joint Commission accredited?

Quality check logo resized196x150Today, over 1,000 Long Term Care facilities throughout the country can proudly display The Joint Commission’s coveted Gold Seal of Approval. Learn who they are.

 

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The number one reason for the DuPage Convalescent Center to be Joint Commission accredited is to improve resident safety.
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