Chicago – The hospital of Santa Chiara in Trento won for the fourth time the Joint Commission International accreditation. In the accreditation process, the hospital staff agreed to be evaluated by an independent, non-governmental third party that can certify and guarantee that the hospital meets specific standards validated internationally. The Joint Commission International accreditation is voluntary, and widespread internationally. The Joint Commission, based in Chicago, is an undisputed reference point for healthcare organizations, and the US organization has accredited to date more than 20,000 health facilities in over one hundred countries. The JCI works with hospitals, health agencies, ministries, and universities to promote rigorous care standards and provide solutions by which to achieve performance excellence. (9Colonne)
