About Joint Commission International

As the International division of Joint Commission Resources, Joint Commission International (JCI) has been working with health care organizations, ministries of health, and global organizations in over 80 countries since 1994.

 

Our focus is on improving the safety of patient care through the provision of accreditation and certification services as well as through advisory and educational services aimed at helping organizations implement practical and sustainable solutions.

 

In September 2007, JCI received accreditation by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua).  Accreditation by ISQua provides assurance that the standards, training and processes used by JCI to survey the performance of health care organizations meet the highest international benchmarks for accreditation entities.

 

In fact, the world’s first World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, dedicated exclusively to patient safety solutions, is a joint partnership between the WHO, The Joint Commission, and JCI.

 

International Accreditation and Certification

 

Over 220 public and private health care organizations in 33 countries have been accredited by JCI. JCI provides accreditation  for hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, clinical laboratories, care continuum services, medical transport organizations, and primary care services, as well as certification for disease or condition specific care. Our standards were developed by international health care experts and set uniform, achievable expectations.

 

Through JCI accreditation and certification, health care organizations have access to a variety of resources and services that connect them with the international community: an international quality measurement system for benchmarking; risk reduction strategies and best practices; tactics to reduce adverse events, and the annual Executive Briefing Programs.

 

International Consulting

 

JCI Consulting provides education and advisory services to health care organizations, ministries of health, accrediting bodies, and other entities outside of the United States. We provide practical solutions to help develop clinical services, improve the quality of care, enhance patient safety, reduce and manage risk, and achieve international standards.

 

Our consultants bring expertise and best practices gained in working with the global community. Our focus is on health care quality improvement and patient safety, with expertise in infection control, medication safety, facility safety, and accreditation standards compliance.

 

 

The JCI Advantage

 

·         JCI is a recognized world leader in health care quality and patient safety. Our consultants and surveyors are highly trained clinicians and advocates for patient safety

·         Our focus is on health care quality improvement and patient safety with expertise in infection control, medication safety, facility safety, and accreditation preparation

·         JCI’s standards were developed by health care experts from around the world and were tested in every world region

·         JCI’s accreditation decisions are made by an international committee of health care experts

·         JCI Advisory Councils in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific are made up of health care leaders who provide guidance on key patient safety and quality issues

·         Our highly skilled staff brings innovative, yet practical solutions to help organizations address their most challenging patient safety issues

 

 

Our Mission

 

The mission of JCI is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care in the international community through the provision of education and consultation services and international accreditation and certification.

 

 

 

For more about JCI, visit jointcommissioninternational.org.