What are the benefits of Joint Commission accreditation?

Chapter 6 focuses on the evaluation of our health care system’s performance, an increasingly important function of health care professionals. The Joint Commission (or JCAHO) is the major accrediting body for health care organizations. Patient safety and quality of care issues are at the forefront of Joint Commission standards and initiatives. First, what are the benefits of Joint Commission accreditation? What procedures must an organization complete to gain the “Gold Seal?” From the Joint Commission’s website, do a search of local health care facilities in your area to find one that is Joint Commission accredited. The website can be found here: http://www.qualitycheck.org/consumer/searchQCR.aspx Second, read the JCAHO, 2017 Annual Report. Focusing on one core measure, identify the core measure and indicate why it may be used to measure patient safety and quality of care. The JCAHO, 2017 Annual Report can be found here: http://www.new-media-release.com/jointcommission/2017_annual_report/2017-annual-report.pdf