MEASURING AND IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF HEALTH-CARE PROVIDERS - ACCREDITATION IN THE 21ST-CENTURY

Outcomes data will become part of the Joint Commission on Accreditatio n of Healthcare Organizations' accreditation process. Accredited organ izations will select a measurement system that they will use to submit data to the Commission. Data trends will be reviewed to determine res ponse by the accreditor. The Joint Commission will work with organizat ions to assist with improvement opportunities. Accreditation decisions will continue to be based on standards. The Joint Commission's system , the IMSystem, is one of several systems available for use in accredi tation activities.