Orthopedic Certification
Joint Commission orthopedic certifications advance quality by providing a structure for organizations to improve their patient outcomes and reduce patient risk through clinically proven evidence-based care.
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Set Your ASC Apart with a Higher Level of Care
Joint Commission is uniquely positioned to help your organization excel with certifications that recognize your orthopedic specialty program. Any ambulatory surgery center (ASC) that is deemed to meet the Medicare CoPs, either by an accrediting agency or by their state, is eligible for Joint Commission Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement (THKR) and Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS).
These advanced certification programs help ASCs develop consistent communication and collaboration among all health care providers involved in the care of the patient — from the pre-surgical orthopedic consultation with their surgeon to the ASC admission, rehabilitation activities and then the follow-up visit with the orthopedic surgeon.
Learn More About Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement (THKR)
Learn More About Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS)
Set Your ASC Apart with a Higher Level of Care
As the patient population ages, the number of orthopedic surgeries in the United States is likely to increase. Joint Commission orthopedic certifications allow ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to elevate the level of care that they provide using evidence-based, data-driven metrics. Applying these standards uniformly and consistently effectively addresses some of the biggest challenges in orthopedic care, and leads to measurably improved outcomes, streamlined processes and greater patient safety.
Why Certification with The Joint Commission?
Professional Collaboration
Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement (THKR) is the only certification offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). The Joint Commission offers Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS) in collaboration with the AAOS and the American Spine Registry, which is a collaborative effort of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and AAOS.
Subject Matter Experts
Our reviewers have orthopedic expertise and are current, contemporary, and relevant when reviewing your program.
Our Approach
We will acknowledge staff for their contributions to the process and the program, and will identify best practices. Collaboration, engagement and sharing of best practices allows you to continually improve your program and ensure it is dynamic to meet the needs of a continually changing health care environment.
Customer Success Stories
Hear first-hand from our customers about the kind of support and guidance you can expect from working with the Joint Commission team.
