The goals and objectives of the Joint Commission (JC) include (select all that apply):
A.
Committing to quality on a daily basis within the entire facility.
B.
Reducing risk of undesirable patient outcomes.
C.
Encouraging continuous improvement.
D.
Reducing health care costs.
E.
Promoting nursing education through scholarships and financial aid.
ANS: A, B, C
The Joint Commission is the leading national accreditation body of health care organizations that monitors quality outcomes.
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