Sanford Fargo Awarded Accreditation From The Joint Commission
Sanford Health Fargo has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for hospital, behavioral health care and home care 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.
Sanford Fargo underwent a rigorous, week-long onsite review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with hospitals 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 heath care accreditor, The Joint Commission works with health care organizations across settings to help improve patient safety and quality of care through our expert resources and tools, innovative solutions and rigorous standards,” says Deborah Ryan, MS, RN, interim executive vice president, Accreditation and Certification Operations, The Joint Commission. “We commend Sanford Health for its commitment to advance safety and quality for all patients.”
“This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional health care,” said Tiffany Lawrence, Sanford Health Fargo president and CEO. “It is a direct reflection of the dedication and passion of our exceptional employees who ensure the highest standards of safety and care of our patients each and every day.”
Between accreditation cycles, Sanford consistently maintains a state of perpetual readiness for the accreditation process. This steadfast commitment entails the proactive upkeep of a secure health care environment, one that fosters both high-quality patient care and a safe working atmosphere for staff. Ongoing preparedness efforts encompass various elements, such as tracers, onsite visits, simulated surveys, proactive risk assessments, performance enhancements through standardized committees and a vigilant review of national survey trends.
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.