Flowers Hospital Reaccredited by The Joint Commission
7/19/2013
DOTHAN, AL, (July 19, 2013) – Flowers Hospital has been reaccredited by The Joint Commission, one of the leading agencies for quality and operating standards among health care providers.
The Joint Commission has one of the most stringent set of operating standards for health care facilities. Achieving and maintaining Joint Commission accreditation is a rigorous process – and a prestigious certification, reflecting a strong commitment to quality patient care.
Flowers Hospital underwent an unannounced, onsite survey in April, 2013. A team of Joint Commission surveyors evaluated Flowers Hospital for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management.
“The seal of approval of The Joint Commission is the gold standard in the health care industry- an internationally recognized symbol of health care quality,” says Amy Butler, Chief Quality Officer. “It is a challenging accreditation to achieve and maintain, and evidence of our commitment to the Dothan community. This accreditation gives us the ability to say we’re one of the best hospitals in the country.”
The accreditation process encompasses thousands of quality and safety measures in various hospital departments, and helps to promote continuous, systematic improvement among health care organizations. Hospitals are visited unannounced, and undergo an onsite survey by a team of Joint Commission experts that includes administrators, physicians, nurses, and allied health care professionals. The review focuses on hospital operations across all areas that impact patient care. Reaccreditation surveys are conducted every three years.
Accreditation by The Joint Commission means a better hospital for the community. This is because hospitals that are accredited by The Joint Commission have improved consistency in patient care, receive regular performance evaluation, and have a culture of excellence across the organization. Hospital staff members develop new clinical skills and knowledge through the certification process. Certification standards provide a framework for hospital specialty areas, such as specific disease management programs.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization and the world leader in evaluating the quality and safety of health care. Its mission is to continuously enhance the quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation that supports performance improvement in hospitals and other health care organizations. The Joint Commission accredits nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
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