Product Description
The 2025 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Assisted Living Communities (CAMALC) 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:
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Standards requirements, including ALL standards, EPs, National Patient Safety Goals, and Accreditation Participation Requirements effective January 1, 2025
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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 CAMALC also features icons to help navigate documentation requirements and risk areas and a “What’s New” summary of changes made since the previous edition.
Please note: This manual is published annually. The most up-to-date standards throughout 2025 are available digitally on E-dition®, found on your Joint Commission Connect® extranet site or available for purchase here.
Setting: Organizations accredited under the Assisted Living Community Accreditation Program
Key Audience: Staff responsible for accreditation, compliance, patient safety, or quality improvement