September 24, 2020
Joint Commission seeks feedback on proposed requirements for spine surgery certification
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission on September 23 announced that it is seeking feedback on proposed requirements for its Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery.
In collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Joint Commission developed the proposed spine surgery related requirements to include:
- program structure
- delivery of care
- care coordination
- performance measurement.
Comments will be accepted through October 28, 2020.
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