Accreditation Manuals:

JCI Accreditation Standards for Ambulatory Care, 2nd Edition (e-Book)

2009. 162 pages.
Please note that this publication is sold as an electronic book.
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This newly updated accreditation manual contains Joint Commission International’s standards, intent statements, and measurable elements in the following for organizations offering care in ambulatory settings. The second edition of Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Ambulatory Care presents both patient-centered and organizational requirements in the following categories:

  • International Patient Safety Goals
  • Patient Access and Assessment
  • Patient Care and Care Continuity
  • Patient Rights and Responsibilities
  • Patient Record and Information Flow
  • Patient Service Contracts
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Patient Anesthesia and Surgery
  • Improvement in Quality and Patient Safety
  • Infection Control and Facility Safety
  • Human Resource Management
  • Governance and Leadership

The book also includes a foreword by JCI President and Chief Executive Officer Karen H. Timmons, an introduction that serves as the manual’s user’s guide, a complete listing of JCI’s accreditation policies and procedures, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, and a detailed index. All standards and policies contained in this manual are effective 1 April 2010.


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