Joint Commission Updates FAQs on Verification of Education

The Joint Commission has updated two FAQs on verifying education, specifically addressing completing primary source verification and obtaining employee transcripts. The revisions are applicable to the Ambulatory Health Care, Critical Access Hospital, Home Care, and Hospital accreditation programs.


Q. HR.01.02.05 EP 3 requires that “The organization verifies and documents that the applicant has the education and experience required by the job responsibilities.” Does this mean that verification via primary source is required? Continue reading