| Theme |
Improving quality and patient safety in dialysis care : lessons from international standard |
| Title |
Joint Commission International : international accreditation organization for quality and safety |
| Author |
Yasuhiro Komatsu |
Department of Nephrology, St. Luke's International Hospital / Quality Improvement Center, St. Luke's International Hospital |
| Author |
Miwako Kadota |
Quality Improvement Center, St. Luke's International Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
The accreditation of health care organizations through external evaluation is one way to improve quality and safety, and has been adopted in many countries. Joint Commission International (JCI), an international branch of the Joint Commission, aims to improve quality and safety through accreditation, consultation, and education. The history and impact of hospital accreditation, with special emphasis on JCI, is discussed. |