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We are sold on Joint Commission accreditation. The surveyors and staff have strong knowledge of the ambulatory surgery center business, and The Joint Commission has name recognition―patients and staff associate it with quality. We believe it’s the gold standard in accreditation.

Thomas C. Buckley, M.B.A., C.P.A.
CEO
Naples Day Surgery, L.L.C.
Naples, Florida
One benefit of accreditation—its reason for existing in the hospital world—is that it provides a hurdle for organizations to overcome to be considered a credible hospital. Joint Commission accreditation provides a universal standard of credibility.

Lars Houmann, FACHE
President & CEO
Florida Hospital
Orlando, Florida
The decision to become Joint Commission accredited has been crucial to our success. Accreditation forms the foundation of our policies and procedures and has established us as a safe, stable, clinical environment.

Dustin Tibbitts, L.M.F.T.
Executive Director
InnerChange New Haven
Provo, Utah

Is your organization interested in becoming Joint Commission accredited or certified?

Accreditation and/or Certification is the process of requesting an independent review of your organization’s performance against national quality and safety requirements. Joint Commission accredited or certified organizations have demonstrated that they meet the highest standards in their field. These organizations proudly display our Gold Seal of Approval™, a visible symbol of their commitment to providing the highest level of care.

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More Questions? Email achievethegoldseal@jointcommission.org