Benefits of Joint Commission Certification

Strengthens community confidence in the quality and safety of care, treatment and services - Achieving certification makes a strong statement to the community about an organization's efforts to provide the highest quality services.

Improves risk management and risk reduction - Joint Commission standards focus on state-of-the-art performance improvement strategies that help organizations continuously improve the safety and quality of care, thereby reducing the risk of error or low quality care.

Validates compliance with nationally recognized standards by the preeminent health care evaluator - Meeting Joint Commission standards is an accomplishment recognized with the awarding of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™. Certified organizations proudly display the Gold Seal to advertise their commitment to health care quality.

Provides a competitive edge in the marketplace - Certification may provide an advantage in a competitive health care marketplace and improve the ability to secure new business.

Provides education on good practices - Joint Commission reviewers are experienced health care professionals trained to provide expert advice and education during the on-site review.

Can be a tool to attract and retain quality personnel - Joint Commission certification can attract qualified personnel who prefer to serve in certified organizations. Certified organizations also provide additional opportunities for staff to develop their skills and knowledge.

Recognized by select insurers and other third parties - In some markets, certification is becoming a prerequisite to eligibility for insurance reimbursement, or participation for managed care plans and contract bidding.

Can fulfill regulatory requirements in select states - Certification may meet certain regulatory requirements in some states, which can reduce duplication on the part of certified organizations.

For more information, visit www.jointcommission.org or call (630) 792-5000.