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JCAHO Now Joint Commission
The Joint Commission is refreshing its brand visual identity
(name and logo) in support of its continuing efforts to improve
the value of accreditation and its utility as a mechanism for
improving the quality and safety of patient care. The name Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is being
shortened to The Joint Commission. The move to a shorter name is
intended to both make the name more memorable and reflect
current common practice. The Joint Commission commissioned a
design firm to create a refreshed logo and Visual Identity
System for the organization and its affiliate JCR. The Joint
Commission has over the past year engaged many of the
organizations it accredits in a reassessment of their
perceptions of the Joint Commission and to determine their
specific views about how the Joint
Commission could improve its approach to accreditation. In order
to enter into direct dialog with hospital senior leaders, the
Joint Commission has conducted Town Hall meetings around the
country and met with each of its various program specific
advisory councils. This outreach is part of our commitment to
continuously seek input from accredited organizations and other
key stakeholders on ways the Joint Commission can improve the
value and relevance of the accreditation and performance
improvement services it offers.
To receive regular updates directly from the Joint Commission,
sign up for e-newsletters by going to www.jointcommission.org.
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