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.
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.
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.
The Joint Commission has accredited more than 20,000 organizations.
For more about the Joint Commission visit their site.