Joint Commission International
St. Vincent’s University Hospital was first awarded accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI) in 2010 and we are proud to say that SVUH is the only publicly funded academic medical centre hospital programme in Ireland with this international accreditation.
What is JCI?
Joint Commission International (JCI) is an independent organisation that measures and promotes best practices in quality and patient safety worldwide.
JCI is dedicated to advancing global healthcare standards while maintaining The Gold Seal of Approval®, a universally recognised symbol of quality and patient safety. Achieving this prestigious accreditation demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to providing ongoing high-quality, safe care to the patients and communities it serves.
To earn this accreditation, St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) undergoes a rigorous performance assessment every three years. This process includes a comprehensive review of patient safety and quality of care, conducted by four JCI surveyors over five days on-site at the hospital and campus.
The benefits of JCI accreditation
- Enhances patient safety and risk reduction in clinical care delivery.
- Focuses on ensuring the best possible patient experience and outcomes, with patients actively involved in their care decisions.
- Puts patient safety and continuous improvement at the core of management decisions.
- Fosters a strong culture of safety throughout the hospital.
- Provides a safe and efficient work environment for all staff.
- Ensures compliance with JCI standards, positioning the hospital to meet any future HIQA national licensing requirements for hospitals in Ireland.