New JCAH standard on quality assurance.
Genesis of the JCAH standard on quality assurance is described, application of the standard in hospitals is outlined, and expectations of the standard's influence on patient care are presented.
D000068:Accreditation; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014481:United States