The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits more than 16,000 health care organizations including Scott Memorial Health. JCAHO is the nation’s predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare, working to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public.

When an individual has concerns about patient care at Scott Memorial Health, he or she is encouraged to contact hospital management.

For general questions about The Joint Commission, please call 630-792-5800.