YONKERS, NY (October 2024)- Saint Joseph’s Medical Center has announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for 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.
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on July 29, 2024. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with the Medicare conditions for hospital standards spanning several areas including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and patient rights and confidentiality.
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 Saint Joseph’s Medical Center for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”
Michael J. Spicer, President and CEO of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center said, “This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient care. The Gold Seal is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, who continuously strive to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. We remain focused on upholding these standards and delivering compassionate, high quality care to every patient who walks through our doors.”
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.
