EBME Forums Forums Management Modernisation (Formerly, Controls Assurance) JCI Accreditation

Hello to all,
Our hospital is on the process of acquiring JCI accreditation. I would like to know what is the difference between JCI and ISO accreditation specifically on the biomedical aspect...
Thanks!

Simply put, one (ie, JCI) is based upon what we could call the American Model, whilst the other is based upon the European Model. Similar aims, different approaches (mind-sets).

But if your hospital has already decided to go down a certain route, I would have thought that it's a bit late to worry too much about it now, Bong. It'll be a load of extra work for biomed either way!

Hi

We have recently passed our JCI, if you want any info,please let me know!

Regards

Ed

How about ... how much did it cost?

See also.

Too funny!

Ed

hi

Thanks
What are the requirements for a biomedical division to pass the JCI accreditation

Hi Joby

Basically Lots of money

No but seriously you need the JCI standards manual?
It is a very comprehensive standard that comes in a thick 190-page manual. You really need to read it (Your quality department should be able to guide you).

Also here is a press release form a recent successful org!

Dont be scared by it though, JCI is an on going thing! If you cannot meet certain aspects of JCI now, prove you intend to in the future!

Regards

Ed

Hi Joby

Requirements for Biomedical will be under the Standards for Facility Management and Safety (FMS). As stated by Eddie, you will need to get the JCI manual and work out the details with your quality department.

Basically, you need equipment database, maintenance schedules and documentation, equipment quality assurance and safety testing schedules and documentation.

And yes, JCI is an ongoing thing, partial compliance matters are accorded a reasonable timeframe for full compliance.

Good Luck !

Hi All,
We already are ISO certified and have passed reaccreditaion after 2 years last January...
What are our chances of getting JCI certified? Is JCI more strict than ISO?

In my opinion ISO is a far higher standard! We have JCI but are no way going to achieve an ISO accreditation! I look forward to other input on this! Also everyone I talk to is familiar with ISO; after all it’s an international standard! JCI is not (JC whO??? I hear!)! Why do you need JCI? Is your hospital trying to qualify?

Eddie