Which organization requires annual competency testing of staff?

The Joint Commission (JC) requires annual competency testing of staff to ensure that healthcare workers maintain a high standard of practice and are up to date with the necessary skills and knowledge essential for quality patient care. This requirement is part of the Joint Commission's broader focus on improving healthcare quality and safety. By enforcing annual competency assessments, the organization encourages continuous professional development and helps to mitigate errors or lapses in clinical performance that could impact patient safety.

In contrast, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) primarily focuses on workplace safety and health regulations, while the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) provides public health guidelines without specific mandates for competency assessments in the way the Joint Commission does. AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) is involved with the standards surrounding medical device safety and effectiveness but does not specifically govern staff competency testing like the Joint Commission does.