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Accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is likely not something your hospital is willing to risk. But accreditation is not the only thing motivating hospitals to comply with the accreditor's National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG). Quality patient care and reduced organizational liability are also big concerns.