The Joint Commission is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping “organizations across the continuum of care lead the way to zero harm.” It is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. To earn and maintain The Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, an organization undergoes an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years. (Laboratories are surveyed every two years). TeleSpecialists is accredited by The Joint Commission.
TeleSpecialists underwent a rigorous, onsite review on Dec. 16, 2019. During the visit, a team of The Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with The Joint Commission Standards for Ambulatory Services that included telemedicine requirements. The standards included Leadership, Patient Care, Credentialing, Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and Competency.