Accreditation: A hospital CEO’s strategic choice This is part 1 of an 8 part series on Hospital Accreditation Options. It was previously published in Becker’s Hospital Review. Compass Clinical ...

Each state has a designated agency, usually the state department of health, contracted with CMS for supervision and evaluation of all participating hospitals. Most hospitals encounter a state survey ...

The study finds no association between hospital accreditation and lower mortality, and only slightly better outcomes for 30-day readmissions for 15 common conditions. Hospitals that earn certification ...

These days, healthcare organizations are under tremendous pressure to improve every facet of care delivery. The need to improve is often a consequence of the Medicare Conditions of Participation, ...

Irwin Army Community Hospital received its coveted Gold Seal of Approval in December. The accreditation document is awarded by The Joint Commission for demonstrating continuous compliance with ...

Results of an observational study show that — contrary to what might be expected — hospitals accredited by independent organizations, such as the Joint Commission, are associated with no better ...

Companies and organizations tied to health-care accreditation have offered differing views on whether the Trump administration should establish new rules or guidance to curb potential conflicts of ...

Everyone is vulnerable to hospital mistakes. Most people think of hospitals as safe, loving places that advertise their miracle cures on TV and build new wings to house the latest technology. How can ...

South Dakota's beleaguered state-run mental health hospital is operating without accreditation from a widely used industry review organization. Mental health advocates say going through the process ...

Nevada’s Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital has won back accreditation from a national organization that was lost in 2013 following allegations of patient dumping. State officials Tuesday announced the ...

Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas will remain accredited after months of being in the national spotlight for allegations of patient dumping. The Joint Commission, an independent ...