The Joint Commission Appoints Dr. Daniel Castillo Medical Director of Healthcare Quality Evaluation

The Joint Commission has appointed Daniel J. Castillo, MD, as medical director in the Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation.

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In his new role, Dr. Castillo will lead clinical, research and patient safety issues within the Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation. He will also contribute to the development of healthcare quality evaluation tools, including standards, survey process and performance measures for the Joint Commission accreditation and certification programs.

Dr. Castillo previously served as an emergency medicine physician at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Ill.

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