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Who We Are

We are committed to advancing safety and quality, as well as transforming health care, by encouraging, empowering, and supporting health care organizations to embrace quality improvement.
Who we are

Who We Work With

For more than 70 years, The Joint Commission has been a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. We believe that all people should always expect the safest and highest quality care.

Who we work with

Why Work With Us

We know that everyone plays an important role when it comes to quality and safety. That's why we offer expert resources and tools to enable those we serve, from health systems to frontline staff.
Why work with us

The mission of The Joint Commission enterprise is to enable and empower health care organizations around the world to build a foundation for quality care and patient safety.

We work with tens of thousands of health care providers, giving us unmatched insight and expertise into the delivery of care. By sharing our knowledge, we aim to assist health care organizations like yours to elevate quality of care and patient safety.

What we offer
22000+

accredited and certified health care organizations

70+

countries served by the Joint Commission enterprise

2000+

resources to support patient safety and care quality

,,The experience was very collaborative where the surveyors shared best practices, were honest about concerns, and we had a nice dialog. They made it clear that they were here to help and inspire us to follow best practices. We really value their partnership and collaboration, and their commitment to patient safety and quality.,,

Debbie Hoffman - VP of Patient Services - Mosaic Medical Center

,,We looked at what the Joint Commission was measuring and compared how we were doing ourselves against industry norms. That helped us set baselines and targets for improvement.,,

Edna de Leon - Vice President of Quality - Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital

,,Working with The Joint Commission eased the process considerably. It was fluid and welcoming, and I felt as though we were totally being set up for success.,,

Brandy Amandolia - Manager for Accreditation Licensure - Wellstar Cobb Hospital

News and Announcements

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Find Accredited Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers

This page will help quickly and easily connect referral sources, state authorities, payors, and others to accredited providers.

SUD provider locator
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Health Care Equity Certification Resource Center Now Available

Our new Health Care Equity Certification Resource Center provides practical strategies for organizations pursuing Health Care Equity Certification to help them meet the standards and elements of performance.

Resource Center
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A New Approach to Memory Care Certification

The Joint Commission is partnering with The Alzheimer’s Association to help improve the quality and safety in dementia care for patients and residents in nursing care centers.

Memory Care Certification

New Board Education Resource Center

It’s essential that health care governing bodies have the resources and support needed to help ensure safety and quality of care at the organizations they serve.

Resource Center

Effective and efficient patient safety and care is a priority for everyone that serves in health care. Partnering with key organizations provides synergies to developing the best products and programs across the spectrum of patient health care needs.

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Our mission is to empower health care organizations, public health agencies, and others to improve the quality and safety of patient care. Working together, we can make a difference on your journey to provide consistently excellent care for each and every patient.
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