JCAHO accreditation and ISO 9000 certification: an update.

With hospital security now considered by the JCAHO as part of the hospital's total environment of care, security directors must be prepared to answer questions about areas where multidisciplinary solutions are sought. At the same time, it may pay to become familiar with ISO 9000 certification, quality standards that may in the future complement JCAHO accreditation. In this report, we'll provide detailed information that may stand you in good stead in the years ahead.