Memorial Hospital News
Memorial Hospital earns Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
31-Jan-2012
Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes Memorial Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.
Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous unannounced on-site survey in November 2011. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated the entire hospital for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. This accreditation covers all hospital services and off-site clinics, except for the laboratory and home care services. The Memorial Hospital laboratory and home care services each underwent separate surveys; the laboratory and home care services also earned their own Gold Seals of Approval.
Ann Smith,
R.N., M.P.H., C.I.C.,
Quality Director
Ann Smith, R.N., M.P.H., C.I.C., director of quality and infection control at Memorial Hospital attributes this latest accreditation to comprehensive quality improvement processes that have been implemented at the hospital over the past several years. “Memorial Hospital’s associates have been committed to ensuring that we meet the toughest quality standards in the nation. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval is an expression of our associates dedication,” she said.
The Joint Commission’s hospital standards address important functions relating to the care of patients and the management of hospitals. The standards are developed in consultation with health care experts, providers, measurement experts and patients.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.
"In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, Memorial Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients," said Mark Pelletier, R.N., M.S., executive director, Hospital Programs, Accreditation and Certification Services, The Joint Commission. “Accreditation is a voluntary process and I commend Memorial Hospital for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.”
In addition to the recent Joint Commission accreditation, Memorial Hospital has also earn five gold seal accreditations from the American College of Radiology for imaging services. These services include mammography, CT scan, MRI, nuclear medicine and PET scan. Memorial Home Health was also named to the HomeCare Elite, which signifies that it is a top home care agency in the nation.
According to Smith, “Earning numerous national recognitions over the past year ensures the communities we serve that Memorial Hospital associates are providing quality care at the same standards as any other hospital in the nation.”
Memorial Hospital has served Sandusky County and its neighboring communities since 1918. It is a 186 licensed-bed hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient care. Memorial Hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including diagnostic imaging services, such as CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and digital mammography, surgery, intensive care, emergency care, rehabilitation services, mental health services, hospice care, home health care and much more. For more information, visit memorialhcs.org.
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