Accreditation by Joint Commission is a voluntary activity for a facility and it is

A. considered unnecessary by most health care facilities.
B. required for state licensure in all states.
C. conducted in each facility annually.
D. required for reimbursement of certain patient groups.

D "Considered unnecessary by most health care facilities" is incorrect because advantages of
accreditation are numerous and include financial and legal incentives. "Required for state
licensure in all states" is incorrect because state licensure is required for accreditation but not
the reverse. "Conducted in each facility annually" is incorrect because Joint Commission
conducts unannounced on-site surveys approximately every 3 years.