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Facts about The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them... Learn More

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A World of Difference: Video Presentation

Our Mission: To continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

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You: The Smart Patient

“You: The Smart Patient: An Insider’s Handbook For Getting The Best Treatment” is being published by Free Press, a division of Simon and Schuster, and represents a clear departure from the typical... Learn More

Speak Up: Help Prevent Errors in Your Care

Everyone has a role in making health care safe. That includes doctors, health care executives, nurses and many health care technicians. Health care organizations all across the country are working to make health care safe. Learn More

The Smart Parent's Guide

The Joint Commission’s and Joint Commission Resources’ second book specifically for the public – The Smart Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Kids Through Illnesses, Accidents, and Checkups: Expert Answers to the Questions Parents Ask Most. Learn More