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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.
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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.

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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.
Why work with us

The mission of The Joint Commission enterprise is to enable and affirm the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety for all.

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.

What we offer
22000+

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70+

countries served by the Joint Commission enterprise

2000+

resources to support patient safety and care quality

,,The experience was very collaborative where the surveyors shared best practices, were honest about concerns, and we had a nice dialog. They made it clear that they were here to help and inspire us to follow best practices. We really value their partnership and collaboration, and their commitment to patient safety and quality.,,

Debbie Hoffman - VP of Patient Services - Mosaic Medical Center

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Chief Healthcare Executive interviews Joint Commission leaders about necessary environmental disaster preparation for healthcare organizations.

The Joint Commission’s Liz Mort, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, and Kevin Zacharyasz, Director of Healthcare Sustainability, recently discussed with Chief Healthcare Executive how healthcare leaders can prepare to work through severe environmental conditions.

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The Joint Commission President and CEO, Dr. Jonathan Perlin, has been named one of Modern Healthcare's 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2024.

Dr. Perlin named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Joint Commission enterprise for being recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2024! The profiles of all the honorees are featured in the June 10, 2024, issue of Modern Healthcare magazine (subscription required).

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Sen. Bill Frist calls for action to build resilience and promote health in Forbes article

A Forbes article by former Sen. Bill Frist, MD, stresses how climate impacts are threatening health. Sen. Frist highlights The Joint Commission’s Sustainable Healthcare Certification as a framework to help healthcare organizations improve their sustainable practices.

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Chicago Medicine Magazine features The Joint Commission’s new Telehealth Accreditation Program.

The article references the current increase in use of telehealth and reminds eligible hospitals, ambulatory and behavioral healthcare organizations of the new Telehealth Accreditation Program’s July 1, 2024 launch date.

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