Question

Accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or another accrediting agency is important to a hospital because

Question 18 options:

1)	It provides a major selling point in advertising

2)	It is a condition of licensure (and so, of operation) in almost all states

3)	It certifies the results of the hospital’s lab tests.

4)	It provides an important credential for the members of the medical staff.

Answer 1

#.The correct option is b) It is a condition of licensure (and so, of operation) in almost all states.

Hospitals pursue accreditation because it is required in order for their organizations to receive payment from federally funded Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Joint Commission accredits more than 4,000 facilities throughout the United States.

Joint Commission Mission :

- To continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value