Publicity Kit For Accredited Organizations

Joint Commission Quotes for Sample News Release
  


Ambulatory Care

“Accreditation by The Joint Commission sets (name of organization) apart,” says Michael Kulczycki, executive director, Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “Organizations awarded this Gold Seal of Approval™ dedicate themselves to continuous operational improvement.”

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Behavioral Health Care

“(Name of organization)’s accreditation achievement is a demonstration of the organization’s leadership and staff commitment to excellence,” says Mary Cesare-Murphy, Ph.D., executive director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “Joint Commission accreditation requires organization-wide dedication to providing safe, client-focused care, treatment and services.”

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Home Care

“In becoming accredited, (name of organization) was evaluated against a set of national standards by The Joint Commission’s (surveyor/team of surveyors) experienced in the delivery of home care services,” says Debra Zak, Ph.D., RN, L.Ac., executive director, Home Care Accreditation, The Joint Commission. “Achieving accreditation demonstrates (name of organization’s) commitment to providing high quality and safe care to its clients.”

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Hospital

“Above all, the national standards are intended to stimulate continuous, systematic and organization-wide improvement in an organization’s performance and the outcomes of care,” says Darlene Christiansen, executive director, Hospital Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “The community should be proud that (name of organization) is focusing on the most challenging goal—to continuously raise quality and safety to higher levels.”
 
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Laboratory

“The accreditation process helps promote continuous, systematic and organization-wide improvement in health care organizations,” says Margaret Peck, executive director, Laboratory Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “Achieving accreditation demonstrates (name of organization’s) commitment to providing high quality and safe services.”
 
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Long Term Care

“Accreditation standards exceed federal and state requirements,” says Gina Zimmerman, senior executive director, The Joint Commission. “Furthermore, because this is a voluntary program, accreditation represents (name of organization’s) decision to be recognized for its efforts to provide safe, quality care.”

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Office-Based Surgery

“(Name of organization) underwent a thorough, on-site evaluation against more than 150 standards that promote quality care and patient safety,” says Michael Kulczycki, executive director, Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “Their decision to pursue this voluntary process demonstrates their commitment to providing high-quality care in a safe office environment.”  

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