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Who We Are

We are committed to advancing safety and quality, as well as transforming health care, by encouraging, empowering, and supporting health care organizations to embrace quality improvement.

Who We Work With

For more than 70 years, The Joint Commission has been a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. We believe that all people should always expect the safest and highest quality care.

Why Work With Us

We know that everyone plays an important role when it comes to quality and safety. That's why we offer expert resources and tools to enable those we serve, from health systems to frontline staff.

The mission of The Joint Commission enterprise is to enable and empower health care organizations around the world to build a foundation for quality care and patient safety.

We work with tens of thousands of health care providers, giving us unmatched insight and expertise into the delivery of care. By sharing our knowledge, we aim to assist health care organizations like yours to elevate quality of care and patient safety.

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News and Announcements


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Protecting Patient Privacy

In a joint byline published in Healthcare Executive, Dr. Perlin and Dr. Merlino discuss The Joint Commission’s new Responsible Use of Health Data (RUHD) Certification and how it answers the call to provide a framework for using de-identified data.

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Health Care Equity Certification Resource Center Now Available

Our new Health Care Equity Certification Resource Center provides practical strategies for organizations pursuing Health Care Equity Certification to help them meet the standards and elements of performance.

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Application for Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity now open

The award will recognize a healthcare organization and its partners for an initiative that improved one or more healthcare disparities.

Massachusetts Hospitals Achieve First-in-the-Nation Health Equity Distinction from The Joint Commission

Congratulations to all hospitals in Massachusetts for working toward achieving The Joint Commission’s Health Care Equity Certification. Massachusetts is the first state to be recognized for the impressive accomplishment.

Effective and efficient patient safety and care is a priority for everyone that serves in health care. Partnering with key organizations provides synergies to developing the best products and programs across the spectrum of patient health care needs.

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Our mission is to empower health care organizations, public health agencies, and others to improve the quality and safety of patient care. Working together, we can make a difference on your journey to provide consistently excellent care for each and every patient.
Nurses and other clinical health professionals are the front line of defense when it comes to preventing errors and promoting patient safety.
Resources, interactive opportunities, and key updates are available to assist physicians.
Our commitment is to ensure safe, equitable, and highly reliable health care for everyone.

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