The staff members at a hospital are preparing for a visit from The Joint Commission. The nursing supervisor explains to the staff that The Joint Commission does which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Acts as an insurance company by offering reimbursement to hospitals
2. Seeks to improve the safety and quality of care that health-care organizations provide to the public
3. Offers accreditation when a facility practices in a manner that meets The Joint Commission's standards
4. Sends a team of reviewers to visit the facility and assess its policies, procedures, and actual performance
5. Sets the standards by which the quality of health care is managed nationally and internationally
ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5
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True False