Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals

The 2025 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH) features the official Joint Commission standards, elements of performance (EPs), National Patient Safety Goals®, and other accreditation requirements, including those for Primary Care Medical Home certification. It is organized as follows:

• • “Gold tab” standards requirements, including the standards, EPs, National Patient Safety Goals, and Accreditation Participation Requirements effective January 1, 2025
• • “Blue tab” 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 CAMH also features icons to help navigate documentation requirements and risk areas, integrated regulatory requirements for deemed status, and a “What’s New” summary of changes made since the previous edition.