JCAHO selects Sacco to head new program

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has appointed Michele Sacco to executive director for its new Health Care Staffing Services Certification Program.

The program, which was initiated on October 1, will certify healthcare staffing firms that surpass the JCAHO's standards and performance measurement requirements.

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