The Importance of the Joint Commission International

Everyday more insurers, employers, and consumers are selecting a medical travel package to add to their health insurance plan. As the medical travel industry grows in major countries, the standard of care across the world continues to grow as well. Nevertheless, many wonder how new hospitals and doctors are measured, and who sets the standards for medical travel?

The Joint Commission International is one major organization helping to keep a standard of care for international health care. On their website, they describe themselves as a “non-profit organization focused on improving the safety of patient care through the provisions of accreditation and certification services.” They also offer education and advisory for organizations across the globe.

Joint Commission International uses a set of standards and tools to evaluate and present point of reference for hospitals and doctors. Hospitals and doctors overseas accredited and certified by the Joint Commission are often the best, and give insurers, employers, and consumers a sense of comfort when traveling for medical purposes.

The Society for Quality in Health Care accredited the Joint Commission International in 2007, providing them with even more legitimacy. Now, the Joint Commission International has accredited more than 220 health care facilities in 33 countries, and is continuing to work towards a high standard of patient care across the globe.

References:
http://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci/
http://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/