To understand the significance of the JCI standard, we first need to understand accreditation: a process undergone by hospitals in order to receive public recognition that they meet international quality standards. What is the importance of accreditation? What is the JCI Standard? What else should you know? We’ve collated all the information you need in this article.
The importance of accreditation
In other words, the accreditation process is an audit. Once the hospital passes, it is entitled to receive JCI standard accreditation, meaning it has met the stringent requirements thereof with great professionalism. This process is vital, and despite the difficulties it may pose, everyone involved finds it rewarding - both patients and professionals. The process promotes patient safety by effective management, minimizing risks and reinforcing the sense of responsibility of health organizations as well as providing incentives to implement change and streamline management. This leads to an improved reputation among end users. The benefits are massive - not just fewer legal costs, but also an increased ability to raise funds easily.
So what actually is the JCI Standard?
The JCI (Joint Commission International) is an international body authorized to examine and assess organizations that provide health services, and engages in the measurement and improvement of quality and patient safety to verify whether an institution is worthy of receiving accreditation. One of the many challenges it presents is the need for a large volume of translations, and one of the requirements of this process is to translate the hospital’s policies into English. Furthermore, the Ministry of Health also requires translating consent forms (intended for the public) into Israel’s three primary “second” languages: Arabic, English, and Russian.
How to succeed in this process
It’s undeniable that this complex process can take a lot of time, but employing the services of a professional translation company can make it easier and quicker thanks to organized and efficient handling of all the accessory documentation. This kind of company works with translation professionals who are not only language experts, but also specialize in the specific subject field and the laws involved, to provide a faithful translation. This way you can feel secure in the knowledge that the direction will serve you as required and help you pass the audit easily.
