List the programs and their respective missions.

Visit the Joint Commission website at www.jointcommission.org. What accreditation programs (other than the Hospital Accreditation Program) does the Joint Commission have? List the programs and their respective missions.

Research two local health care organizations—one acute care facility and one other type of organization. Determine each organization’s current licensure, accreditation, and certification status. How are these processes related within your state? Do the processes differ between the two types of health care organizations?