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Lewis County Health System Awarded Critical Access
Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Published: October 28, 2023
at 10:00 a.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Health System
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
October 27, 2023
Lewis County
Health System Awarded Critical Access Hospital Accreditation from The Joint
Commission
 LOWVILLE, NY─ Lewis County
Health System 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 healthcare organization’s commitment to providing
safe and quality patient care.
Lewis County Health
System underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in June. During the
visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with
critical access hospital standards spanning several areas, including
emergency management, the environment of care, infection prevention and
control, leadership, medication management, and the rights and
responsibilities of the individual.
“We are pleased
to achieve re-accreditation from The Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint
Commission,” stated Gerald R. Cayer, Chief Executive Officer at Lewis
County Health System. “Our entire team works together to improve the
quality of care for our patients and live by our mission of helping the
residents of Lewis County and surrounding communities achieve their highest
level of health and wellness.”
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 Lewis County Health System for its commitment to advance
safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”
“The Joint
Commission is the premier healthcare quality improvement process and
accrediting body,” stated Chief Operating Officer Kerry Herbine.
“Our medical and hospital staff focus on excellence and quality. The renewed
accreditation by The Joint Commission recognizes their exceptional dedication
and work to enhance the health of our communities and deliver the highest
level of care for our patients at Lewis County Health System.”
For more
information, please visit The
Joint Commission website.
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