what does jci accreditation mean

JCI accreditation is a rigorous system. The philosophy of the JCI standards is to maximize achievable standards, focus on the patient, and establish policies, systems, and processes that encourage continuous quality improvement and are consistent with local cultures. the JCI standards cover 368 criteria, and under each criterion there are several elements of measurement **** there are 1,033 sub-components.

JCI is an affiliate of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations International, which accredits healthcare organizations outside the U.S. JCI is comprised of international experts in healthcare, nursing, administration, and public ****policy from Western Europe, the Middle East, Latin and Central America, the Asia-Pacific region, North America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa. Currently JCI has given guidance and accreditation to public and private healthcare organizations and government departments in more than 40 countries around the world, and 78 healthcare organizations in 13 countries have been accredited by JCI International.