Full Name: |
The Joint Commission |
Acronym / Abbreviation: |
JC |
Purpose / Type: |
Accreditation |
Description: |
Independent non for profit organization that evaluates the quality and safety of care for more than 16,000 health care organizations. Evaluates the organization's performance in areas that affect care. On-site visits are done at least once every three years. Sets the standards by which health care quality is measured. |
Website: |
http://www.jcaho.org/ |
Definition Accreditation Joint_Commission JC