Good Samaritan Hospital Awarded Three Program Certifications by The Joint Commission
Good Samaritan Hospital has three more reasons to celebrate. The hospital has been awarded disease certifications in primary stroke care, total hip replacement and total knee replacement from the Joint Commission which sets standards by which health care quality is measured in America.
Good Samaritan now holds seven Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certifications, more than any hospital in Ohio. Last year it was awarded gold seal certifications in heart failure, heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery and breast care. The gold seal signals that the areas of certification have demonstrated compliance with the most stringent standards of performance.
“These program certifications are a testament to the hospital’s continuous mission to deliver outstanding health care,” said Anne McNeill, vice president of operations and chief nursing officer. “Our teams have worked diligently on developing their respective programs to meet the needs of our patients and medical staff and provide for the best possible outcomes.”
The certifications are an award of distinction that recognize a program for its exceptional efforts in treating a specific disease. To earn these certifications a hospital program must undergo an extensive, on-site evaluation every two years by a team of Joint Commission reviewers. Evaluation and certification are based on an assessment of compliance with national standards, use of clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care, and an organized approach to performance measurement and improvement.
About Disease-Specific Certification
In 2002, the Joint Commission launched its disease-specific care certification program. It is the first program of its kind in the country to certify disease management programs. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including nearly 8,000 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,800 other health care organizations that provide long term care.
The Joint Commission (www.jointcommission.org) was founded in 1951 and seeks to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvements in health care organizations. The Joint Commission is governed by a board that includes physicians, nurses, and consumers. The Joint Commission sets the standard by which health care quality is measured in America and around the world.
About Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital (www.goodsamdayton.org) is a leading provider of health-care services in Dayton, Ohio. Over the last 75 years, the 577-bed hospital has grown into a full-service teaching facility that delivers best-in-care cardiovascular, cancer, and orthopedics, as well as state-of-the art diagnostics and women’s health services. It delivers the latest in outpatient treatment, rehabilitation and other services through its Good Samaritan North Health Center. The Joint Commission awarded gold seal certifications to the hospital’s outstanding heart failure, heart attack, breast cancer, artery bypass graft surgery programs, and total knee and hip replacement and designated it as a primary stroke center. Good Samaritan is also a recipient of the HealthGrades 2008 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, which places it among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide. These recognitions reflect the strength and talent of its staff of 600 physicians and 3,500 employees who are committed to excellence and to building a healthier community. Good Samaritan Hospital, along with Miami Valley Hospital, Atrium Medical Center and Upper Valley Medical Center, is a member of the Premier Health Partners system.