Wockhardt Hospitals Bangalore receive JCI accredi

Wockhardt Hospitals, Bangalore, has received the highly coveted accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), USA. The super-speciality hospital on Bannerghatta Road achieved this feat in just 15 months since its inception. The hospital is the first hospital in Karnataka to receive the JCI accreditation.
Across the globe, JCI accreditation is considered the gold standard in quality and safety in healthcare facilities. JCI is the international arm of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organisations (JCAHO), the oldest and most prestigious healthcare accreditation organisation in the world. It is an independent and non-profit body.
“Healthcare organisations around the world want to create environments that focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement,” said Karen Timmons, JCI’s CEO, in a message. “The patient community worldwide should be proud that Wockhardt Hospitals in India has made a commitment to quality and safety.” 
The accreditation has come after a comprehensive, protocol-based evaluation process conducted by JCI. This puts Wockhardt Hospital, Bangalore, on par with internationally recognised centers of medical excellence. The certification is a reflection
of Wockhardt Hospital’s commitment to stringent quality standards. Accreditation is not a one-time process. The super-speciality hospital would have to adhere to new standards in
quality and patient safety that JCI introduces from time to time,
 besides re-accreditation surveys every three years. There will also be random audits.