How do existing Joint Commission guidelines impact facilities that are not accredited by the Commission?

Part 1The role of the Joint Commission in accrediting medical facilitiesWhich facilities can be accredited?What are the goals of the Commission?How do existing Joint Commission guidelines impact facilities that are not accredited by the Commission?What does it mean to a facility to be accredited by the Joint Commission?Is it mandatory for organizations to be accredited by the Joint Commission? If not, what impact does not having such accreditation mean in terms of reimbursement?