Why The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission has been evaluating and accrediting laboratory services since 1979 and freestanding laboratories since 1995. Learn how The Joint Commission can help your laboratory achieve or exceed your organization’s quality and business goals.
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Eligibility 

Thinking about applying for Joint Commission laboratory accreditation? We’re here to help.   
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Process and Pricing

Find answers to the most common questions about laboratory services accreditation here.
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Our Standards

Curious to see how your organization measures up to Joint Commission laboratory performance standards? Request a trial version of the Joint Commission’s laboratory standards.

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Accreditation Options

The Joint Commission offers several accreditation and certification programs. Whether you’re seeking accreditation across multiple disciplines or require special certification to meet CMS or state mandates, you’ll find options that meet your organization’s needs.

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The Joint Commission has been driving health care quality improvements since 1951 — and the results speak for themselves. The nearly 21,000 health care organizations that have earned Joint Commission accreditation or certification are associated with higher quality care and patient outcomes.

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Laboratory Products and Events

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The Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists Second Edition

The Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists, 2nd Edition
Planning Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities 4th Edition

Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Facilities, 4th Edition
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Hand Hygiene Buttons and Stickers

Laboratory News

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The Joint Commission issues statement supporting use of personal face masks provided from home amid COVID-19 pandemicarrow

The Joint Commission releases Quick Safety on promoting psychosocial well-being of health care staff during crisisarrow

The Joint Commission, National Quality Forum seek submissions for 2020 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awardsarrow

Laboratory Videos

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COVID-19 Health Care Staff Trauma and Resilience Oriented Healing

COVID-19 Health Care Staff Trauma and Resilience Oriented Healingarrow

COVID-19 Webinar Q&A for Laboratory Accreditation that was recorded on July 2, 2020

COVID-19 Webinar Q&A for Laboratory (Recorded on July 2, 2020)arrow

COVID-19 Q&A Webinar for Laboratory Accreditation with The Joint Commission

COVID-19 Webinar Q&A for Laboratory Accreditation (Recorded on August 6, 2020)arrow

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Bernard M. Rosof, M.D., chair, American Medical Association - convened PCPIarrow
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