Accreditation:

Terms Related to Accreditation

• Certification

  Compliance with a set of standards defined by non-governmental organizations. Certification is applied for by individuals on a voluntary basis and represents a professional status ...

• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations

  A private, voluntary, not-for-profit organization which establishes standards for the operation of health facilities and services, conducts surveys, and awards accreditation.