How to Prepare for a Successful Joint Commission Health Equity Accreditation Survey

Guest Speaker:

Christina L. Cordero, Ph.D.,MPH
The Joint Commission
Project Director, Healthcare Standards Development
Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation

Dr. Cordero leads standards development projects for new accreditation and certification requirements and survey processes across multiple settings and programs. She serves as a subject matter expert for several topics, including healthcare equity, antibiotic stewardship, and telehealth. Prior to joining The Joint Commission, she conducted basic science and public health research at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Cordero earned her doctorate in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis and her Master of Public Health degree from Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

The Joint Commission announced new health equity standards in January 2023. In July, the organization announced a Health Care Equity Certification. Join us as we:
• Gain an understanding and explore the differences of The Joint Commission health equity standards and accreditation process, and the Health Care Equity Certification requirements and review process.
• Learn tactics and tips for a more successful accreditation survey and/or review process.
• Answer questions about the programs.
• Learn about resources to assist you after the webinar

We will leave ample time for questions and answers, so please consider submitting your
questions when you register.