Karin (needham) Jay MA

Karin Jay joined Planetree in June 2011, where she is working to expand the network of Planetree Affiliates internationally, and provide consultation to key stakeholders on the implementation of Planetree’s relationship-centered model of care and international certification criteria.

Prior to joining Planetree, Karin spent 22+ years working in the accreditation and international quality/patient safety arena with The Joint Commission and Joint Commission International (JCI).

Karin has also been a contributing author on several publications focused on accreditation, patient-centered care, and patients’ rights. Karin serves on ISQua’s Advisory Forum on Partnerships with Patients, and is an active volunteer with several non-profit organizations. Karin holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy and Healthcare Ethics from Loyola University, Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.