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The Joint Commission (TJC) & Accreditation

Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

What is the purpose of TJC &
AAAHC surveys?

• We participate in TJC surveys as one
way to improve our quality of care
and safety as well as to maintain
Medicare and Medicaid certification.
• TJC Surveyors take an in-depth look
at our patient care processes,
policies, staff competence and
leadership.
• Surveys are unannounced and can
occur anytime but usually every 3
years.

• You may be interviewed by a
surveyor as part of your job.