Joint Commission streamlines accreditation process

The Joint Commission removed 714 requirements from its hospital accreditation program. Called Accreditation 360, the revamped program includes an updated manual identifying more clearly the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-directed conditions of participation and a continuous engagement model offering ongoing support for safety and quality practices. The redesign also includes streamlined patient safety requirements called National Performance Goals, revised certification programs focused on outcome measures and a Survey Analysis For Evaluating STrengths (SAFEST) Program to recognize outstanding practices at accredited organizations. The Joint Commission intends for the revamped accreditation to provide better support and more efficiently share best practices. (Joint Commission news release, 6/30/25)