Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding The Joint Commission?
A)Accreditation by The Joint Commission is required by hospitals.
B)To maintain accreditation, a hospital must undergo a Joint Commission survey every 5 years.
C)The Joint Commission specifies that a qualified dietitian must be involved in establishing a hospital's nutrition care process.
D)The three sections of the "Accreditation Manual for Hospital" are patient-focused functions, staff-focused functions, and structures with functions.

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The Joint Commission requires that a qualified dietitian must be involved in establishing the nutrition care process but does not specify who should accomplish the process.Accreditation is voluntary but highly regarded by insurance reimbursement and in ensuring confidence in the institution by the community.Survey visits occur every 3 years.The sections of the "Accreditation Manual for Hospital" include patient-focused functions, organization-focused functions, and structures with functions.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Joint