Joint Commission accreditation is desirable for long-term care organizations as a way to improve the facility’s performance and establish its dedication to safety, and quality. Nursing Exams can assist long-term care facilities in becoming accredited with the Joint Commission.
The Joint Commission’s Survey Process
A long-term care facility is required to submit to an on-site survey to become accredited. The Joint Commission repeats this survey every three years. The commission's survey process is designed to trace residents and patients as a way to assess the actual care processes the organization utilizes; in addition, the key operational systems directly affecting the safety and the quality of care residents and patients receive is also analyzed. …show more content…
These standards address important functions that relate to the care of residents or patients and the management practices of nursing
The Joint Commission’s Survey Process
A long-term care facility is required to submit to an on-site survey to become accredited. The Joint Commission repeats this survey every three years. The commission's survey process is designed to trace residents and patients as a way to assess the actual care processes the organization utilizes; in addition, the key operational systems directly affecting the safety and the quality of care residents and patients receive is also analyzed. …show more content…
These standards address important functions that relate to the care of residents or patients and the management practices of nursing