An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. To earn and maintain The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, an organization undergoes an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies over 22,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
If you have a patient safety concern or wish to file a complaint with The Joint Commission, you can make an online submission or send via mail.
Online: Click here to visit The Joint Commission website and under “Connect With Us”, click on “Report Patient Safety Event” to reach the submission form.
Mail: Office of Quality and Patient Safety The Joint Commission One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181