TJC
Medical abbreviation · Hospital
| Stands for | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
TJC stands for The Joint Commission, a hospital abbreviation.
Independent nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies hospitals and other US healthcare organizations through unannounced surveys against its standards. Accreditation lets hospitals meet Medicare requirements.
Example: TJC survey this week: tracers on medication storage and restraint documentation.
Usage notes
Founded in 1951 as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, renamed JCAHO in 1987 and branded The Joint Commission in 2007. Its official "Do Not Use" list bans abbreviations such as U, IU, Q.D. and Q.O.D. in medical documentation. It also publishes the National Patient Safety Goals.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.