1: Accreditation and certification services

Provide accreditation services for the following types of organizations: General, psychiatric, children’s and rehabilitation hospitals; Critical access hospitals; Medical equipment services, hospice services and other home care organizations; Nursing homes and other long term care facilities; Behavioral health care organizations, addiction services; Rehabilitation centers, group practices, office-based surgeries and other ambulatory care providers; Independent or freestanding laboratories

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The Joint Commission also awards Disease Specific Care Certification to health plans, disease management service companies, hospitals and other care delivery settings that provide disease management and chronic care services. The Joint Commission also has a Health Care Staffing Services Certification Program and is developing a certification program for transplant centers and health care services. Benefits of Joint Commission accreditation and certification Strengthens community confidence in the quality and safety of care, treatment and services Provides a competitive edge in the marketplace Improves risk management and risk reduction Provides education on good practices to improve business operations Provides professional advice and counsel, enhancing staff education Enhances staff recruitment and development Recognized by select insurers and other third parties May fulfill regulatory requirements in select states

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