The Joint Commission

Accreditation is a cornerstone of medical law, and ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to a common code of excellence. One organization that provides healthcare accreditation is The Joint Commission. But why is this organization important in the study of Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics?

Conduct some independent research, and in a 2-3 page Word document, describe the key functions that The Joint Commission provides to healthcare organizations as well as its purpose to the medical community in general. Be sure to cite any outside research sources and proofread your work prior to its submission.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the ".docx" extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

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