Joint Commission (US)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nonprofit_organization
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:TJC
gptkbp:accreditationType voluntary
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Centers_for_Medicare_&_Medicaid_Services_(CMS)
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:The_Joint_Commission
gptkbp:annualSurveyProcess unannounced surveys
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:formerName gptkb:Joint_Commission_on_Accreditation_of_Healthcare_Organizations
gptkbp:founded 1951
gptkbp:founder gptkb:American_College_of_Physicians
gptkb:American_College_of_Surgeons
gptkb:American_Hospital_Association
gptkb:American_Medical_Association
gptkb:Canadian_Medical_Association
gptkbp:frequency every 3 years
gptkbp:headquartersLocation gptkb:Oakbrook_Terrace,_Illinois,_United_States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joint Commission (US)
gptkbp:impact influences hospital reimbursement
sets quality and safety standards
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:leader gptkb:Jonathan_B._Perlin
gptkbp:leaderTitle President and CEO
gptkbp:logo Joint Commission logo.svg
gptkbp:mainActivity healthcare accreditation
gptkbp:mission To continuously improve health care for the public
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:National_Patient_Safety_Goals
Hospital Accreditation Standards
Sentinel Event Policy
gptkbp:numberOfAccreditedOrganizations over 22,000
gptkbp:publicReporting Quality Check website
gptkbp:purpose accreditation of healthcare organizations
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services
gptkbp:regionServed gptkb:United_States
international
gptkbp:relatedOrganization gptkb:DNV_GL_Healthcare
gptkb:National_Committee_for_Quality_Assurance
gptkb:Healthcare_Facilities_Accreditation_Program
gptkbp:scopeOfAccreditation hospitals
laboratories
ambulatory care centers
behavioral health care organizations
home care organizations
long term care facilities
nursing homes
office-based surgery centers
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:Joint_Commission_International
gptkbp:taxStatus gptkb:nonprofit_organization
gptkbp:website https://www.jointcommission.org/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emergency_Room_Service
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7