Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation is able to assess and enhance the quality of patient care in international health care organizations, public health agencies, health ministries and others. By having JCI accreditation, it will indicate that the organisation is of known quality and that they follow all the required and accepted standards that are created for quality improvement. [1] It will also assure the patients that they are receiving quality care from health care organisation. Through JCI accreditation, organisation is also made available to various resources and services that will allow them to associate with the international community. [2]
References:
1. Joint Commission International Web Site. (2002 – 2007). Accreditation. Retrieved 16 June, 2008, from http://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/22758/
2. Joint Commission International Accreditation. (n.d). Improving health care quality and safety around the world. [brochure] Retrieved 16 June, 2008, from http://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/fpdf/international/JCI_Accreditation.pdf
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