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JCAHO Leadership Standards & Same Level of Care

JCAHO stands for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, known commonly as The Joint Commission. It is an independent agency that certifies the performance standards of healthcare programs. The organization has created leadership standards for those working in the healthcare industry that govern the process of how care is provided. The standards were revised in 2009.

  1. Accountability

    • Leaders in the healthcare industry have a responsibility to the general public. The purpose of JCAHO Leadership Standards is to hold leaders of the industry accountable for providing safe and quality care and treatment to the general public.

    Leadership

    • Three main types of leadership groups operate in the healthcare industry. The governing body, the chief executive, as well as senior managers and licensed independent practitioners are all groups that the standards address.

    Ultimate Responsibility

    • When problems develop and groups fail to reach a consensus, there must be one group to make final decisions. JCAHO Leadership Standards provide the governing body with the ultimate responsibility of ensuring a high quality standard of care.

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