JCAHO

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JCAHO

JCAHO (pronounced "Jay-co"), also known as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is an independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.

Etymology

The acronym JCAHO stands for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The organization was established in 1951 as a joint venture between the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association. It was originally known as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals but changed its name in 1987 to reflect its expanded accreditation activities.

Related Terms

  • Accreditation: The process by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition that a body or person is competent to carry out specific tasks.
  • Healthcare Organization: An organization that provides medical services to people. This can include hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies.
  • American College of Surgeons: A scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
  • American Medical Association: An organization that represents the interests of doctors in the United States. It was founded in 1847 to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of public health.

Pronunciation

JCAHO is pronounced as "Jay-co".

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