Optimal Delivery of Care for All
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Joint Commission Accreditation and Certification Standards
On January 1, 2023, new dedicated health care equity standards became effective and integrated into Joint Commission hospital, ambulatory and behavioral health care accreditation programs. The accreditation standards focus on existing areas known to be essential to achieving optimal outcomes for all, including data collection, leadership and governance, and individual rights and responsibilities.
On July 1, 2023, the voluntary Health Care Equity Certification Program for hospitals and critical access hospitals was launched. This program provides the structure to ensure the highest quality care, treatment, and health care delivery for all patient groups.
Our experts can help your organization meet the new accreditation standards and provide guidance for organizations who want to raise the bar and achieve Health Care Equity Certification. Discover the different approaches we can take to meet your needs.
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Custom Education
Let our experts create a custom education program just for your organization. Program objectives include:
- Understand CMS and Joint Commission health care equity requirements
- Understand how Joint Commission standards will be evaluated
- Provide insight into how to get started, identify status of current efforts, and determine next steps
- Discuss the importance of collecting data to determine the impact of implemented actions/tactics and identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement
- Establish goals, prioritize next steps, and create an improvement plan
- Consider how organizations should educate staff and leaders, monitor outcomes, and foster a culture that embraces achieving optimal outcomes for all patient groups
- Develop a process to ensure ongoing evaluation of the program and to keep key stakeholders informed
*The use of Joint Commission Resources consultative technical or advisory services is not necessary to obtain a Joint Commission Accreditation award, nor does it influence the granting of such awards.