The Textbook of Urgent Care Management is now offering individual chapters for sale. The full book, provides an expert business consulting guide to potential or existing urgent care clinic owners, managers & operators as well as investors. Learn how to more effectively run your immediate care or walk-in center as well as start incorporating urgent care services into your existing primary care practice. The chapters cover valuable information from industry experts on how to start, manage, and even sell your urgent care center. Chapter 11 includes: Background Overview Joint Commission Accreditation - Before the Application - Application - Preparation - Initial Survey - After the Survey - How Long Does the Joint Commission Accreditation Last? - How Much Does It Cost? Accreditation by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine - Early Survey Program - Costs The Role of the Urgent Care Association America in Accreditation - Certification by the Urgent Care Association of America - Accreditation by the Urgent Care Association of America