Source: Joint Commission Perspectives, Volume 28, Number 1, January 2008 , pp. 4-5(2)

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

Abstract:

This article provides additional details related to the elimination of the four-month track record for organizations and programs new to the accreditation and certification process (excluding laboratories). This includes the elimination of Early Survey Policy—Option 2. Also included is a table containing the minimum number of patients/volume of services required for organizations seeking Joint Commission accreditation/certification for the first time, and the high risk/critical services in new organizations that will require a follow-up survey in one year following initial receipts of accreditation/certification.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2008-01-01

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