Question

For a program within a hospital to become certified by the Joint Commission, which of these must be true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

The program must have 100 percent patient survival rates.

The program must meet the Joint Commission Standards.

The program must demonstrate no room for improvement in services.

The hospital containing the program must be accredited by the Joint Commission.

Answer 1

Select these two:

- The program must meet the Joint Commission Standards.
- The hospital containing the program must be accredited by the Joint Commission.

Explanation: Certification requires compliance with The Joint Commission’s standards and is granted to programs that meet those criteria within an accredited organization. It does not require 100% patient survival rates or that there be no opportunity for improvement (continuous quality improvement is expected).