Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Nursing Care Centers
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2026 Ed.
©2026 Joint Commission
The Joint Commission Resources
Nursing, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Additional Details
The
2026 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Nursing Care Centers (CAMNCC)
features the official Joint Commission standards, elements of performance (EPs), National Patient Safety Goals®, and other accreditation requirements, including those for the optional Memory Care certification. It is organized as follows:
- Standards requirements, including ALL standards, EPs, National Patient Safety Goals, and Accreditation Participation Requirements effective January 1, 2026
- Accreditation process information about Joint Commission policies and procedures and practical survey preparation information on the Early Survey Policy, documentation requirements, standards applicability, and more
The CAMNCC also features icons to help navigate documentation requirements and risk areas and a “What’s New” summary of changes made since the previous edition.
The manual is intended for anyone with an interest in or responsibility for patient safety, quality improvement, accreditation, survey, and compliance.
Doody's Review
"The organization of the 2021 manual allows readers to follow through the standards and compliance expectations and requirements of The Joint Commission. The manual flows nicely through the accreditation requirements and onto the accreditation process information. It provides tools and resources for organizations to maintain compliance with each focus area."
-- Nicky Martin, MPA (MU Sinclair School of Nursing) Doody's Review - previous edition
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