The Valley Hospital announced it recently received reaccreditation by The Joint Commission’s Disease–Specific Care (DSC) certification program for disease–specific care in total hip and total knee replacement.
This recertification recognizes Valley’s commitment to upholding the highest standards
of patient care and safety for those undergoing total hip and total knee replacement
procedures.
Reaccreditation confirms Valley’s ability to meet standards in medication
management, diabetes care and participation in performance measurement and data
collection.
The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care
experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. They are informed by
scientific literature and expert consensus to help healthcare organizations measure,
assess, and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations
and interviews.
“Valley is proud to continually meet the standards of safety, high–quality care, and the
most up–to–date, evidence–based practice guidelines,” Charles Vannoy, vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at The Valley Hospital said. “Our team practices quality metrics, tracks safety, and remains innovative in our care.”
“As a health care accreditor, The Joint Commission works with health care organizations
across care settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable
and compassionate,” Ken Grubbs, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer for The Joint Commission said. “Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence–based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend The Valley Hospital for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”
