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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – May 4, 2009) The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of Margherita C. Labson, R.N., as executive director of the Home Care Accreditation Program.
A certified Green Belt, Labson is a veteran health care professional who has specialized in the provision of home care services from both multi-operational and academic perspectives since 1977. She has extensive knowledge of the legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements for the scope of home care programs provided in the United States and Puerto Rico. She is an experienced lecturer, educator and published author.
She has served as associate director of The Joint Commission’s home care program since 2007 and prior to that was a home care surveyor for 12 years. Previously, Labson was the Florida compliance officer for AMS/CMS Corporations, Miami Lakes, Florida. In addition, she has headed her own consulting firm, held managerial positions at a variety of home care organizations, and taught at the University of Akron College of Nursing.
Labson received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Duquesne University and a Master of Science degree in health care administration from Nova Southeastern University. She is a certified professional of health care quality and a certified case manager.
“Margherita’s experience within The Joint Commission and in the home care field gives her a unique perspective of the challenges the home care organization faces in delivering safe, high quality services,” says Charles A. Mowll, executive vice president, Business Development, Government and External Relations, The Joint Commission. “Her knowledge and experience will serve The Joint Commission and the home care organizations we accredit extremely well.”
The Joint Commission's Home Care Accreditation Program was launched in 1988. Today, The Joint Commission accredits more than 4,900 organizations that offer a variety of services in the patient’s or client’s home. By achieving accreditation, a health care organization makes a commitment to follow The Joint Commission standards, which serve as a framework for providing safe, high quality care.
For more information on Home Care Accreditation, please contact Labson at 630-792-5284, mlabson@jointcommission.org or visit the Web site .
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