JCI accreditation is a process that JCI evaluates and gives recognition to the healthcare organizations if it meets the JCI accreditation standards.[1] The process involves a JCI’s survey team, which consists of a physician, a nursing officer and an administrator.[2] The team will take four days[3] to inspect the written policies, documents, premises and departments of the hospital and also interviews key personnel regarding the policies and documents. The team will also meet the medical staff to discuss about their findings. The International Accreditation Committee will then analyze the survey and give the final say in the accreditation decision.[2]
References:
1. Joint Commission International Web Site. (2002 – 2007). Accreditation. Retrieved 14 June, 2008, from http://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/22758/
2. Lim S. P. (2005). Understanding Hospital Accreditation: The Joint Commission International (JCI). Retrieved June 14, 2008, from http://www.sma.org.sg/sma_news/3701/commentary.pdf
3. Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital Web Site. (2006). Accreditation. Retrieved 14 June, 2008 from http://www.twah.org.hk/en/jci.html
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