shelley wardlow's List: Professional Organizations

The Joint Commission, which used to be referred to as JCAHO, is a long-term care accrditation program that was established in 1966 and accredits more than 1,100 organizations offering long-term care. Organizations must have provided care to at least 5 residents and demonstrate twelve months of compliance with Dept. of Licensing and Dept. of Human Services standards.

This is an independent, non-profit organization which means the main focus is ensuring the services that are being used meets the needs for quality and the best possible outcomes in long-term care facilities. CARF providers enjoy the recognition among community of consumers and programs and benefit from the services offered.

This newsletter helps providers searching for an accreditation organization focus on what is required to become accredited. It also explains why should a provider become accredited and helps guide those new organizations with questions and answers they may have.

Global Healthcare Industry Leader-Mark Roman
Mark Roman is Vice President of EDS's Global Healthcare Industry and oversees development of the company's global healthcare in the marketplace. His responsiblities include development of industry strategy, sales support programs, intellectual capital development. Mark also has executive oversight of the Electronic Health Records strategy for EDS leading both development and implementation.