title: DNV granted deeming authority from CMS.
abstract: DNV first organization to be granted deeming authority in 30 years. Now hospitals can get accreditation from Joint Commission or DNV, which bases its program on ISO 9000 standards. ISO 9000, which originated in manufacturing industry, focuses on processes for quality improvement.
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006761:Hospitals / Q000592:standards*; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D014481:United States