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The Joint Commission (TJC), formally the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), works to continuously improve healthcare for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating healthcare organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. Accreditation by TJC indicates that a healthcare organization meets the standards of care for safety and quality. Accreditation formerly acknowledges that the standards are met by agencies, both public and commercial. Accreditation lasts for 3 years, with the exception of laboratories. With a growing number of psychologists practicing within medical centers, particularly those who are embedded in the same setting as their medical colleagues, understanding the standards of care for accreditation is increasingly important for advocacy of persons served, stakeholders, and the healthcare system in which one works.
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Tuck, L.M., Hough, S. (2017). Incorporating the Standards Established by The Joint Commission (TJC). In: Budd, M., Hough, S., Wegener, S., Stiers, W. (eds) Practical Psychology in Medical Rehabilitation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34034-0_58
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