Delivering safe, high-quality health care is a challenge and a goal for every health care provider. Joint Commission International (JCI) is proud to help those organizations meet this challenge by providing globally recognized educational seminars and practicums.
2008 Educational Programs
JCI is pleased to announce the 2008 schedule of educational programs. These programs are designed for health care professionals preparing for JCI accreditation or for those interested in improving quality and safety in their organization.
Save the date for the following programs (dates and locations are subject to change):
Asia Pacific Practicum I
Singapore
31 March to 4 April
This program has already occured. Participants to the program may access the 2008 Singapore Practicum resource page by clicking here.
Ensuring Quality and Funding for Private Health Care Facilities: An International Hospital Seminar
Bruxelles, Belgium
16 May
Joint Commission International (JCI) and the European Association for Private Hospitals (UEHP) are excited to sponsor this one day seminar for entrepreneurs involved with private health care projects in developing countries. JCI and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, will conduct sessions aimed at providing critical information on project funding, applying for IFC support, the importance of accreditation for the health care facility, and designing the facility to support patient safety and quality.
For more information, see our program page.
Asia Pacific Practicum II
Bangkok, Thailand
9 - 13 June
Participants learn from global experts, share experiences and best practices, and observe a simulations of an accreditation survey tracer at local health care organizations. The practicums are conducted using interactive discussions, practical exercises, and case studies.
See our program page for more detail. Registration now open.
Advanced Practicum
Chicago, USA
14 to 18 July
Registration for this program is now open!
See our program page for more detail. Registration now open.
Latin American Educational Seminar
Save the date for the week of 8 September!
Middle East Practicum
Save the date for 16 to 20 November
JCI Custom Education
JCI offers customizable education on a variety of accreditation, quality improvement, patient safety, and methodology topics. For more information or to make a custom education request, contact Matt Spurgeon at mspurgeon@jcrinc.com.
Questions or concerns about JCI's educational programs can be directed to Matt Spurgeon at mspurgeon@jcrinc.com.