The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) 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 TBH’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.
TBH underwent a rigorous unannounced on-site survey where a team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated TBH for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. During the survey, the team interviews staff and patients; reviews documents; examines the physical surroundings; and spends time observing how each organization delivers care. Then the team evaluates the hospital’s overall performance against their national standards and reaches an accreditation decision.
“We voluntarily take part in the accreditation process to guarantee that the health care we provide is the best that it can be,” Michael K. Winthrop, president and CEO of The Bellevue Hospital, said. “Achieving accreditation is an accomplishment we’re proud of, and rightfully so. It means we have made the grade, that we have been recognized for complying with national standards that promote quality care on an ongoing basis.”
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 over 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.