Hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission will soon have access to a new optional support model designed to strengthen performance between surveys, the organization said Oct. 29.
Three things to know:
1. The optional “Continuous Engagement” model will launch Jan. 1 as part of the organization’s overhauled accreditation process, Accreditation 360.
2. Participating hospitals will connect with a Joint Commission survey specialist virtually or on-site between accreditation surveys. These meetings will give hospital leaders a chance to ask questions, identify improvement opportunities and collaborate on strategies to boost quality and safety.
3. Hospitals can choose the timing and format of their meetings, which are not intended to monitor performance or compliance.
Learn more here.
