The Joint Commission

Assisted Living Community (ALC)

Table of Contents for all content/ topic areas for Assisted Living Facilities on the DDSP

This content is applicable to Joint Commission ORYX Performance Measurement Chart-Abstracted Measure on the Direct Data Submission Platform for accreditation purposes.


ALC: ORYX FAQs for Assisted Living Facilities:

Topics Covered in this section:

  • ORYX FAQs for Assisted Living Facilities applicable to Joint Commission ORYX Performance Measurement data submission for accreditation purposes.

ALC: Timeline

Topics Covered in this section:

  • Important notes regarding deadlines

  • Data Submission timelines - written

  • Data Submission timelines - infographic

  • Data Submission timelines - worksheet

  • Resubmission

ALC: Resources, Links, & Abbreviations

Topics Covered in this section:

  • Links to external Joint Commission resources, such as Requirements, Timelines, & Specifications

  • Abbreviations / Glossary

  • Where to ask questions (ORYX, Specifications, DDSP, Standards, General)

ALC Education: “How To” Demo Videos

Topics Covered in this section:

Available platform demonstration videos:

  • Multi-Factor Authentication

  • Onboarding to the DDSP

  • DDS Platform Overview

  • Invite & Manage Users

  • HCO Characteristics

  • Chart-Abstracted Measures Submission

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