If we aren't currently accredited with one of the three main boards (ACCME, ACPE, ANCC), can we still apply for Joint Accreditation?
Actually, no. Organizations do need to be accredited (and in good standing!) by one of the main three boards to pursue Joint Accreditation.
Additionally, your organization is eligible only when:
- Your structure and processes surrounding IPCE have been in place for (at minimum) the past 18 months.
- At least 25% of your educational activities over the 18-month period can be categorized as "interprofessional" (including multiple professions represented in the planning process).
- You can demonstrate compliance with the Joint Accreditation Criteria.
The complete initial accreditation process for Joint Accreditation can be found here.
How does the ANCC accreditation process differ from that of the ACCME and other boards?
Overall, the application generally parallels the ACCME accreditation self-study report process. Some small differences are that the ANCC calls its credits "contact hours" or "CNE credit", and the accredited provider unit needs to be managed by a named "Program Director", for which a position description must be attached to accreditation applications.
Some of the five sections of the self-study report have different titles as well: Organizational Overview (OO), Structural Capacity (SC), Educational Design Process (EDP), Quality Outcomes (QO), and Performance in Practice Activity Files.
