The Joint Commission International (JCI) provides accreditation for hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, clinical laboratories, home care, long term care, medical transport organisations, and primary care services, as well as certification for disease or condition specific care. JCI standards were developed by international health care experts and set uniform, achievable expectations. JCI is accredited by the International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre.

JCI is one of the largest international healthcare evaluators in the world. With its primary focus on improving the safety of patient care through the provision of accreditation and certification services, JCI accredits over 400 public and private health care organisations in 40 countries worldwide. In Ireland it accredits some of the top healthcare providers including:

Health Care Informed (HCI) has now formed a strategic alliance with the Joint Commission International (JCI) to assist in increasing support and responsiveness to their clients in Ireland. Together JCI and HCI can demonstrate a committed focus to the ongoing development of quality and patient safety in Ireland.

HCI's support services are fully comprehensive, from the development of quality and safety management systems, to the ongoing maintenance and support of established systems.

For more information on JCI accreditation and related support services, contact, Health Care Informed on 093 36126 or info@healthcareinformed.com