Joint Commission to Cut More Than 700 Hospital Standards in Accreditation Overhaul
The Joint Commission is making major revisions to its accreditation standards, effective January 1, 2026. Called “Accreditation 360: The New Standard,” the changes are described by the organization as “the most significant, comprehensive evolution of Joint Commission’s accreditation process since 1965.”
Fierce Healthcare reports that the new standards will be available online and fully searchable beginning July 2025. Click here to read the full article, or visit the Joint Commission website to access “Accreditation 360: The New Standard.”
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