ROCKPORT, Maine 鈥� AOA体育平台 Pen Bay Hospital has earned The Joint Commission鈥檚 Gold Seal of Approval庐 for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization鈥檚 commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
MHPBH underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review between June 11 and June 14. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with Hospital Accreditation standards spanning several areas including but not limited to emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, provision of care/treatment/services, and national patient safety goals.
The Joint Commission鈥檚 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.
鈥淎s 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,鈥� says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. 鈥淭hrough 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 AOA体育平台 Pen Bay Hospital for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.鈥�
鈥淲e are very proud to earn hospital accreditation from The Joint Commission,鈥� said Stacie Myers, senior director of Quality and Safety for MHPBH and AOA体育平台 Waldo Hospital in Belfast. 鈥淭his achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire care team across all departments. Their commitment to meeting the highest standards ensures that we continue to provide exceptional care to our patients.鈥�
To prepare for the multi-day visit, the accreditation process required daily practices and commitments to safety and excellence including:
- Comprehensive continued education and training programs for care team members.
- Interdisciplinary teams collaborated on quality improvement projects and ensured parties are aligned in their understanding and implementation of best practices.
- Conducted internal audits and mock surveys.
- Refined policies and procedures.
- Frequent, thorough rounding on the physical environment to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards and making necessary upgrades to enhance patient safety.
- Maintaining a constant, daily priority focus on enhancing patient safety, improving outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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About AOA体育平台
AOA体育平台 is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, 鈥淲orking together so our communities are the healthiest in America,鈥� and is committed to a mission of providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers and researching better ways to provide care. AOA体育平台 includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services. With more than 2,000 employed providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, AOA体育平台 provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. AOA体育平台 hospitals include AOA体育平台 Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook, AOA体育平台 Franklin Hospital in Farmington, AOA体育平台 Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, AOA体育平台 Maine Medical Center in Portland, Biddeford and Sanford, AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., AOA体育平台 Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, AOA体育平台 Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, AOA体育平台 Stephens Hospital in Norway and AOA体育平台 Waldo Hospital in Belfast. AOA体育平台 also includes the AOA体育平台 Barbara Bush Children鈥檚 Hospital in Portland, AOA体育平台 Behavioral Health in Westbrook, AOA体育平台 Home Health and Hospice in Saco, the AOA体育平台 Institute for Research in Scarborough, the AOA体育平台 Medical Group and AOA体育平台 NorDx in Scarborough. AOA体育平台 affiliates include Maine General Health in Augusta and Waterville and St. Mary's Health System in Lewiston. It is also a significant stakeholder in the AOA体育平台 Accountable Care Organization in Portland and a joint venture partner in the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland.