What is Joint Commission Disease Specific certification?
Disease-Specific Care (DSC) Certification provides a framework for continuously reliable care. And certification with The Joint Commission is proof your program meets the rigorous standards of the world’s preeminent accreditation and certification organization.
Is Joint Commission accreditation or certification mandatory for hospitals?
Is accreditation or certification mandatory? No. Health care organizations, programs, and services voluntarily pursue accreditation and certification.
How much does it cost to be accredited by The Joint Commission?
The average cost for The Joint Commission services is $33,000 for three (3) years; a survey is required once every three years. However, individual hospital costs vary by size and complexity. The average cost for HFAP services averages $25,000 for three years. Individual facility costs vary by size and complexity.
What is the purpose and effect of accreditation?
Accreditation in higher education is a collegial process based on self and peer assessment. Its purpose is the improvement of academic quality and public accountability. This continuing quality control process occurs usually every five to ten years.
What is The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval?
Behind The Gold Seal of Approval® is a health care organization committed to quality. Seeking accreditation is voluntary and shows a commitment to ensuring a safe and effective environment for those you serve. We accredit providers across the continuum of care. Select your health care setting to get started.
Does Medicare require Joint Commission accreditation?
The Joint Commission is one of several organizations approved by CMS to certify hospitals. If a hospital is certified by The Joint Commission, they are deemed eligible to receive Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursement. However, a hospital that is compliant with CMS is not necessarily accredited by The Joint Commission.
What facilities can be accredited by The Joint Commission?
Joint Commission accreditation can be earned by many types of health care organizations, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, office-based surgery centers, behavioral health treatment facilities, and providers of home care services.
Is Joint Commission accreditation free?
We offer a free 90-day trial of the behavioral health care and human services standards for organizations who are considering accreditation but have not yet applied. Reviewing the standards is key to assessing your readiness to apply for accreditation.
Do you have to pay for Joint Commission accreditation?
Costs. TJC accreditation typically makes up 10-15% of the annual fees a hospital pays for a financial audit, and the surveying process can cost somewhere in the ballpark of $10,000-$45,000. Actual cost will depend on several factors (such as the number of locations you have and the volume of individuals you serve.)