TJC
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TJC is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs to promote quality and patient safety.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
healthcare accrediting organization
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nonprofit organization → |
| areaServed |
United States healthcare organizations
→
international healthcare organizations → |
| collaboratesWith |
government agencies
→
healthcare providers → patient advocacy groups → professional associations → |
| country |
United States
→
|
| develops |
healthcare accreditation standards
→
patient safety standards → |
| focusesOn |
clinical quality
→
continuous quality improvement → patient safety culture → performance measurement → |
| goal |
enhance patient safety
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improve healthcare outcomes → reduce medical errors → support evidence-based practice → |
| hasAttribute |
independent
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not-for-profit → standards-setting body → |
| industry |
healthcare accreditation
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patient safety → quality improvement in healthcare → |
| method |
on-site surveys
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performance measurement systems → standards-based evaluation → |
| monitors |
compliance with accreditation standards
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quality and safety performance indicators → |
| purpose |
accredit healthcare organizations
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certify healthcare programs → promote patient safety → promote quality of care → |
| regulates |
ambulatory care organizations
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behavioral health care organizations → critical access hospitals → home care organizations → hospitals → laboratory services → nursing care centers → office-based surgery practices → telehealth services → |
| scope |
international
→
national → |
| sector |
nonprofit
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|
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Joint Commission
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abbreviation |