JCI Accreditation News: New Rules, Policy, and Protocol Effective 1 January 2009

The Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation Committee has approved several changes to its Hospital Accreditation Decision Rules, Focused Survey Policy, and Threat to Health and Safety Protocol, all of which are effective for all JCI–accredited organizations starting 1 January 2009. The entire revised Rules, Policy, and Protocol are available for free download in electronic format below.

Joint Commission International Focused Survey Policy

The Joint Commission International Focused Survey Policy has been significantly revised and edited to reflect the following:
     • Use of a mandatory Follow-Up Focused Survey following a full survey when the decision rules are not met;
     • Introduction of a For-Cause or other Focused Survey when an organization has been classified as At Risk for Denial of
        Accreditation; and
     • Introduction of the potential of an unannounced For-Cause Focused Survey when a Threat to Health and Safety exists.

Click here to download the new policy.

JCI Link For more information about any JCI rule, policy, or protocol changes, contact JCI at JCIAccreditation@jcrinc.com.