Gold Seal
The Joint Commission awards 3-year accreditation for excellence in patient care.
Date: 1/13/2012
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID-Needham) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s rigorous national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham underwent a rigorous unannounced on-site survey for three days in September. Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated BID-Needham for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management.
"“Accreditation is a voluntary process and I commend Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves,” commented Mark Pelletier, R.N., M.S., executive director, Hospital Programs, Accreditation and Certification Services, The Joint Commission. “In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients."
"The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval recognizes BID-Needham’s solid commitment to excellence in health care quality and safety,” said BID-Needham President and CEO John M. Fogarty. “This national recognition is a testament to the dedicated physicians, nurses, and staff who work tirelessly every day to make sure our patients, their families and friends receive the best care possible.”
About The Joint Commission
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
