The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States.

The Joint Commission standards set performance expectations that affect the safety and quality of patient care. Its accreditation process evaluates an organization's compliance with these standards and other accreditation requirements.

See accreditation report for Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City.

You may also contact The Joint Commission for patient safety concerns, or you can write to:

The Joint Commission 
Office of Quality and Patient Safety
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630-792-5636 (fax)