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As the world encounters new health crises, health care organizations must be poised to respond with consistent practices deployed by a well-trained workforce. In the face of accelerating change, achieving and maintaining the highest quality and safety standards remain top priorities.

For more than 20 years, Joint Commission International has been a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. We believe that all people should always expect the safest and highest quality care.

Our Mission

The JCI mission is to improve the safety and quality of care in the international community through the provision of education, publications, consultation, and evaluation and accreditation services.

70+

countries across Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America

1000+

programs accredited and certified

600+

experts around the world supporting the mission

JCI is the recognized global leader with decades of expertise in the health care industry with a focus to help organizations achieve high reliable delivery of care and patient safety. We offer expert resources and tools to enable those we serve from health systems to frontline staff.

News and Announcements


Stay up-to-date with all the latest Joint Commission International announcements and news.
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Introducing Healthcare Sustainability Certification from JCI and the Geneva Sustainability Centre (GSC)

Learn how JCI and GSC support healthcare organizations on their journeys toward sustainable healthcare.

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JCI Accreditation Standards for Hospitals, 8th Edition

Everything you need to pursue or maintain JCI Accreditation for hospitals and academic medical centers.

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JCI Offers New Laboratory Accreditation Program

This evaluation combines ISO 15189:2022 requirements and JCI’s rigorous, evidence-based, patient-centric standards, setting JCI apart from other lab accreditation programs.

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Joint Commission Arabia Management

JCI opens office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, expanding our presence in the Middle East and Africa.

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How We Can Help

As a trusted partner, we empower organizations to help themselves by developing competencies and leading practices to enhance quality and patient safety.