Accreditation Information.Nursing home and assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. accreditation accreditation, n a process of formal recognition of a school or institution attesting to the required ability and performance in an area of education, training, or practice. from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, n.pr the United States body that accredits healthcare organizations. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO/TJC), n. (JCAHO JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, see there ) is a visible statement of the commitment to providing quality care and to continuously improving that care. JCAHO accreditation helps manage risk exposure and helps stimulate improvement of care, enhancing community confidence. Accreditation also facilitates internal performance improvement efforts and helps providers measure themselves against objective national standards. |
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