Fairfield Memorial Hospital and FMH Home Health have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in the fall of 2023. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with the hospital’s standards spanning several areas including emergency management, the environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the individual.
The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with healthcare 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.
“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire a safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “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 Fairfield Memorial Hospital for its commitment to advanced safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”
The Joint Commission Accreditation is a testament to the dedication and hard work the staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital put forth to make continuous quality improvement efforts toward patient safety and quality of care.
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