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The Seal of Approval: Joint Commission Certification

Written by Tim Teague | 2/5/13 4:00 PM

Do you want to improve the quality of your organization and earn a more reputable name? Want to be recognized by insurers? Want to have a stronger, more cohesive team? Have you been thinking about getting your organization certified by the Joint Commission but haven’t done so? What are you waiting for!? All these things can be done by obtaining accreditation from the Joint Commission. One of our clients recently recieved their gold seal of approval and we couldn't be happier. We would love to see you take the next step in being certified.

What is the Joint Commission?

The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization that accredits and certifies health care organizations across the United States. The accreditation is nationally recognized as a symbol of quality and the commitment of the company to uphold required standards by the Joint Commission.  Organizations that have been accredited are made up of various health care fields include, but are not limited to, hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, behavioral health treatment facilities.

What does the Joint Commission do?

The Joint Commission conducts audits in healthcare facilities to examine the procedures and accountability in the company’s hiring processes. Certification is also a measure of the company’s current practices. Practitioners from the Joint Commission have extensive experience across the staffing industry and have a good understanding of best practices.

How do I know if a company has been JC Certified?

Once certification has been approved by the Joint Commission companies receive a gold seal to denote that they have met the required standards and agree to be held accountable for their practices.

How many organizations have been certified?

The Joint Commission has accredited more than 20,000 organizations.

 

For more about the Joint Commission visit their site.