Measuring and improving the performance of health care providers: Accrediation in the 21st century

Outcomes data will become part of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizationsʹ accrediation process. Accrediated organizations will select a measurement system that they will use to submit data to the Commission. Data trends will be reviewed to determine response by the accreditor. The Joint Commission will work with organizations to assist with improvement opportunities. Accreditation decisions will continue to be based on standards. The Joint Commissionʹs system, the IMSystem, is one of several systems available for use in accreditation activities.