The unwieldy name of Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations no longer exists. As of January 2007, the accreditation association's name was changed to The Joint Commission.
SDS Accreditation Update: Joint Commission changes its name
April 1, 2007
SDS Accreditation Update
Joint Commission changes its name
The unwieldy name of Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations no longer exists. As of January 2007, the accreditation association's name was changed to The Joint Commission.
Along with the name change comes new logos for The Joint Commission and its affiliate Joint Commission Resources. (JCR). The Joint Commission web site is www.jointcommission.org.