Midtown Health Center awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Midtown Health Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for ambulatory health care and behavioral health 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.

Midtown underwent a rigorous, onsite review on April 23-24. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with ambulatory health care and behavioral health care standards spanning several areas.

“We are excited to be one of the first health centers in Northeast Nebraska to receive this accreditation,” said Kathy Nordby, Midtown CEO. “It really speaks to the quality of work that we do here at Midtown.”

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,” said 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 Midtown for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”

 

For more information, please visit JointCommission.org.