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Why Choose JCI

When you choose Joint Commission International as your partner, you are choosing to pursue a commitment to excellence across the spectrum of care that will help attract more patients and elevate your organization into the global elite.

JCI shapes best practices and establishes the most rigorous standards to raise the bar on performance.
We work with thousands of organizations globally, giving us powerful perspective when it comes to quality improvement and patient safety.
Our cadre of experts are highly experienced and come from a variety of health care settings and specialties.
JCI accreditation helps you attract the best who prefer to serve in a workplace committed to health care quality.

International Accreditation Matters

Successful completion of a rigorous accreditation process is a signal to patients that a health care organization has undergone an exacting performance assessment and met a robust series of qualifications in patient safety and quality of care.

Of course, pursuing international accreditation is a big decision. And achieving it is a long process that requires a commitment from your entire organization. Achieving accreditation can equip you with the knowledge and prestige you need to implement proven practices, hire and retain the most qualified medical professionals, and reduce costs.

Sharing our expertise with the world matters. Together Joint Commission International and the other members of our corporate enterprise — The Joint Commission® and Joint Commission Resources® — touch nearly 23,000 health care organizations in more than 70 countries. By sharing our knowledge, we can have a significant impact on the serious public health concerns facing organizations like yours.

Accreditation Programs

JCI accreditation can be earned by many types of health care organizations, including hospitals, academic medical centers, laboratories, ambulatory care organizations, primary care centers, long term care facilities, medical transport organizations, and providers of home care services.

JCI-Accredited Organizations

More than 1,000 health care organizations have achieved The Gold Seal of Approval® as JCI-Accredited organizations.

IEEA Recognition

JCI is accredited by the International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA) for the following:

Accredited Surveyor Training Program 2023-2027

         Accredited Organization      2023-2027

         Accredited Standards        2022-2026

The IEEA provides third-party external evaluation services to health and social care external evaluation organizations and standards developing bodies around the globe. IEEA accreditation provides assurance that the standards, training, and processes used by JCI meet the highest international benchmarks for accrediting bodies.