Question

Discuss DNV versus JCAHO and their role in healthcare

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Ans) DNV versus JCAHO and their role in healthcare:

DNV: Det Norske Veritas

- A healthcare accreditation agency that integrates the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 9001 quality managment system with the Medicare conditions of participation.

- Driven by its purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business.

JCAHO: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization

- The Joint Commission is a United States-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501 organization that accredits more than 21,000 US health care organizations and programs. The international branch accredits medical services from around the world.

- The mission of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations.