Hcs 430
Regulatory Agency
Jennifer Mendoza
HCS 430
May 6, 2012
Brenda Young
Regulatory Agency
The health care industry has to have a good leadership foundation to carry out rules, regulations, and procedures. It is important for the success of any organization. In a healthcare organization, good leadership is more than just important; it is significant to the organization’s success. The Joint Commission is an organization which requires that the health care industry provides and maintains a safe environment for patients. If the health care industry does not have good leadership, the industry will suffer the consequences and not meet standards. The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) monitors health care organizations and ensures the facilities meet standards and then awards the facilities with accreditation. When the health care facility does not meet standards of JCAHO then the public will ponder on accreditation status and if the health care facility meets quality service; as well as standards of a safe environment. The paper will include the history of JCAHO, source of authority, structure, responsibilities, and its effects on health care. The paper will also include an example of the agency which carries out JCAHO duties. History of JCAHO The Joint Commission was founded in 1951 and the organization’s mission is providing appropriate health care for the public, by evaluating, and inspiring the organizations to surpass in providing secure and valuable care of the highest quality. The Joint Commission monitors many health care organizations and programs in the United States. In health care, The Joint Commission is the largest accrediting organization. The highest level of approval is the Gold Seal, for an organization to earn and maintain this Gold Seal; the organization has to pass an on-site survey at least every three years (The Joint Commission, 2012). Here is
Jennifer Mendoza
HCS 430
May 6, 2012
Brenda Young
Regulatory Agency
The health care industry has to have a good leadership foundation to carry out rules, regulations, and procedures. It is important for the success of any organization. In a healthcare organization, good leadership is more than just important; it is significant to the organization’s success. The Joint Commission is an organization which requires that the health care industry provides and maintains a safe environment for patients. If the health care industry does not have good leadership, the industry will suffer the consequences and not meet standards. The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) monitors health care organizations and ensures the facilities meet standards and then awards the facilities with accreditation. When the health care facility does not meet standards of JCAHO then the public will ponder on accreditation status and if the health care facility meets quality service; as well as standards of a safe environment. The paper will include the history of JCAHO, source of authority, structure, responsibilities, and its effects on health care. The paper will also include an example of the agency which carries out JCAHO duties. History of JCAHO The Joint Commission was founded in 1951 and the organization’s mission is providing appropriate health care for the public, by evaluating, and inspiring the organizations to surpass in providing secure and valuable care of the highest quality. The Joint Commission monitors many health care organizations and programs in the United States. In health care, The Joint Commission is the largest accrediting organization. The highest level of approval is the Gold Seal, for an organization to earn and maintain this Gold Seal; the organization has to pass an on-site survey at least every three years (The Joint Commission, 2012). Here is