joint commission
[/dʒɔɪnt kəˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: joint commissions
comissão conjunta
1. A commission composed of members from two or more separate bodies, organizations, or countries working together on a shared task or objective
The joint commission between the two nations was established to investigate the border dispute.
A comissão conjunta entre os dois países foi estabelecida para investigar a disputa fronteiriça.
2. In healthcare (specifically referring to The Joint Commission in the USA), an independent, non-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations
The hospital passed its Joint Commission inspection with high marks.
O hospital passou na inspeção da Comissão Conjunta com notas altas.
3. A legislative committee with members from both houses of parliament or both chambers of government
The joint commission on taxation reviewed the proposed bill.
A comissão conjunta sobre tributação analisou o projeto de lei proposto.
The term 'Joint Commission' is particularly significant in American healthcare contexts, where The Joint Commission (originally JCAHO - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) is a highly respected accrediting body. In Brazil, 'comissão conjunta' is commonly used in political and legislative contexts, especially when referring to commissions that span different governmental bodies or international agreements. The term carries weight in formal institutional settings in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
joint commission on accreditation
joint commission investigation
joint commission standards
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