Hospitals - Fast Track

The Joint Commission has been accrediting hospitals for more than 50 years.  Read more.

Is your hospital considering Joint Commission accreditation or certification?  Learn more.

• 2010 Survey Activity Guide * (1/4/09)
• 2010 National Patient Safety Goals (9/9/09)

News and Information

• The Joint Commission’s Hospital Accreditation Recognized by CMS
  Deeming Authority Continued for The Joint Commission.   Read More (11/30/09)

Accreditation Process Information

• 2010 Survey Activity Guide *
• Business Associates Agreement
• 2010 Hospital Medical Record Statistics Form  
  (Requires Microsoft Word)
• Guidelines for Submission of Evidence of Standards Compliance *
• What Happens After Your Joint Commission Survey  *
• Subscription Billing FAQs

Annual Report

• "Improving America's Hospitals: Annual Report on Quality and Safety 2008"

Register to attend Hospital Accreditation Essentials seminar in San Ramon, CA Feb. 23-24, 2010.

• Accreditation Standards Manual
  
• Education Products and Services
  
• Joint Commission Requirements for Hospitals
  • free resource for standards and policy revisions and requirements