International Practicum on Accreditation and Quality Improvement

Prepare for accreditation with JCI’s most comprehensive educational program

The International Practicum makes accreditation preparation understandable and achieveable.  This educational program explains JCI’s methods and standards and highlights best practices and processes needed to achieve accreditation success.  Most importantly, the practicum promotes survey success by inviting participants to observe a simulated JCI tracer in a local healthcare organization.

What Does the Practicum Teach?

The Practicum teaches everything you need to start on your accreditation or reaccreditation effort. This program explains what is necessary to acheive accreditation, and the patient safety and quality outcomes that it provides.  The practicum can be a useful starting point for organizations considering accreditation and for those actively preparing. Many accredited organizations use the practicum to teach new staff about the accreditation process and standards. 

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Who Should Participate?

JCI practicums are ideal for those new to the accreditation process and those who wish to prepare for reaccreditation. Whether you need to train a team to spearhead your accreditation/reaccreditation effort, or if you need to help a new staff member learn about the JCI standards and process, practicums are a great place to start.

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The Practicum Schedule

Although each of our program agendas are different, the typical practicum takes place over four or five days and includes lectures from JCI experts, workshops explaining key improvement methods, and simulated tracers conducted within local hospitals.

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