A new long-term care facility is applying for accreditation of the facility. To which of the following organizations should the facility submit the accreditation application?

A. the American Health Care Association
B. the National Committee for Quality Assurance
C. The Joint Commission
D. the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
E. the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care


C. The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission accredits health care organizations that meet certain standards. The National Committee for Quality Assurance is a recognized accrediting agency for management care plans. An accrediting agency for health care practitioner education programs is the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The American Health Care Association and the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care are industry-specific professional organizations.

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