Regulatory Agency

) Infection control 3 ) Surgery and anesthesia 4 Transfusions 5 ) Staff competence 6 ) Fire safety 7 ) Medical Equipment and 8 ) Security

The above-listed key areas are those that offer a higher incidence for possible sources of problems that when left unchecked would cause the facility to lose credibility in the long run

Supportive Services

It is imperative to inform the public that the Joint Commission is not on a witch hunt going hard and going after erring organizations . The Joint Commission is not a regulatory body that does not care as to

what happens to the organization before or after the survey period . JCAHO is interested in the success of all health care facilities

Thus , they created a supportive services arm called the Joint Commission Resources that in a way educates those who are interested to put up and manage a health care facility . In other words JCAHO ' is ready , willing and able to act as consultants to these facilities in for them to receive accreditation or certification as an organization fit to provide health care services

Information Providers

In this day and age there is no underestimating the good that can come out from the ability to access information . Americans in the 21st century will not go quietly without knowing all that they are concerned about . People will not appreciate those holding back information from them , especially those who have the authority to dictate policies

Thus , the Joint Commission works hard to create an atmosphere where two-way communication is present . This could be as simple as consulting experts to organizing forums where those concerned have the ability not only to get information but also to express what they believe must be done to improve the system

Moreover , one of the key functions of the Joint Commission is to be a...