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Quality & Regulatory Basics: Joint Commission Overview

Tracking # 20-1372853

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Course overview

This intermediate-level course provides registered nurses with a comprehensive overview of healthcare quality and regulatory fundamentals, with a focus on The Joint Commission (TJC). Learners will explore the role of accreditation in patient safety, review key standards, understand survey processes, and apply compliance strategies in clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities in maintaining readiness, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring safe, patient-centered care aligned with regulatory expectations.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

3h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Disclosure statements

Level: Intermediate for Registered Nurses

Credit Hours: 3.0 CE

Format: Asynchronous, self-paced (approx. 180 minutes total)

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe the purpose and role of The Joint Commission in healthcare quality and safety. 
  2. Identify key Joint Commission standards relevant to nursing practice. 
  3. Explain the Joint Commission survey process and tracer methodology. 
  4. Apply regulatory and quality principles to real-world nursing scenarios. 
  5. Recognize nursing responsibilities in maintaining compliance and survey readiness. 
  6. Integrate quality improvement concepts into daily clinical practice.