About

About Joint Commission Founded in 1951, Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare, evaluating more than 23,000 healthcare organizations and programs across the United States. As an independent, nonprofit organization, Joint Commission inspires healthcare organizations across all settings to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission in collaboration with the AHA/ASA offers a suite of stroke and cardiac certifications to provide hospitals with a framework to standardize care processes, reduce variation in care, and lower risk.