Accreditation & Certification
Accreditation and certification require an on-site evaluation by the Joint Commission. The evaluation assesses compliance with our standards and verifies improvement activities. After earning accreditation or certification, health care organizations receive The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission.
Accreditation
An accreditation award verifies that a health care provider meets the most rigorous quality and safety standards of care for their patients.
Certification
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Certifications by Setting
Verification
Payor Relations
Health care organizations who have achieved Joint Commission accreditation and certification have gone above and beyond in their efforts to improve patient safety and quality of care. This can lead to better outcomes and reduced risk and liability for their organization. These are the providers you want to have in your network.
Learn more about how accreditation and certification programs can benefit payors like you, including how it may lead to reduced risk and cost.
State Recognition
We actively monitor state legislative and regulatory activities for the purpose of identifying additional opportunities for state reliance on Joint Commission accreditation/certification.
The Joint Commission’s various accreditation/certification programs are recognized and relied upon by many states as part of their quality oversight activities. Recognition and reliance refers to the acceptance of, requirement for, or other reference to the use of Joint Commission accreditation, in whole or in part, by one or more governmental agencies in exercising regulatory authority. Recognition and reliance may include use of accreditation for licensing, certification or contracting purposes by various state agencies.