Banner Lassen Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Critical Access Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
According to the hostpial, Banner Lassen Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review July 23rd through the 25th. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with Critical Access Hospital standards spanning several areas including emergency management, 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 health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care 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 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 Banner Lassen Medical Center for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”
“We are proud to achieve this prestigious accreditation. Our team has worked diligently to achieve the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission and it reflects our commitment to excellent patient care and our commitment to the well-being of our community” said Sandy Dugger, Chief Executive Officer at Banner Lassen Medical Center.
