Professional Custom Accounting: What is the difference between accreditation and certification?
Go to The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Web site (http://www.jointcommission.org), and answer the following questions. Be sure to set a positive tone that will appeal to and win over staff, emphasizing the benefits accreditation can provide your organization. Format your answers in a memo format and address it to me.
· What exactly are accreditation and certification?
· What is the difference between accreditation and certification?
· What are the benefits of accreditation?
· What are the benefits of Joint Commission certification?
· How can undergoing the accreditation process improve quality at a healthcare facility?