Accreditation

Who is JCAHO?
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is an independent, not-for-profit organization, established over 50 years ago, and is comprised of health care professionals. JCAHO sets the standards by which health care quality is measured in America and around the world.

How does a Community Health Center earn a JCAHO Accreditation?
A Center must agree to be measured against national standards, and have an extensive on-site review by a team of JCAHO health professionals. The review covers every aspect of the Center’s operations and measures adherence to over 350 standards.

Who is involved in a Health Center accreditation?
Because the accreditation review is comprehensive, every staff member is involved in earning and maintaining a JCAHO accreditation.

How is the JCAHO Accreditation Maintained?
After the initial accreditation, Centers undergo on-site reviews every three years. The Center is required to maintain and adapt to new quality standards in order to be re-accredited.

Are any Community Health Centers in Montana JCAHO Accredited?
See: JCAHO Accredited Montana Community Health Centers

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