Once again, Winthrop-University
Hospital and Winthrop's Home Health
Agency have received a full three-year
accreditation - and the highest praise -
from The Joint Commission. Winthrop
recently earned The Joint Commission's
Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation
by demonstrating compliance with
The Joint Commission's national standards
for healthcare quality and safety
in hospitals. The accreditation award
recognizes Winthrop's dedication to
continuous compliance with The Joint
Commission's rigorous and comprehensive
quality and safety standards.
The successful unannounced survey
included an extensive five-day on-site
review conducted by a select team of Joint
Commission professionals including a
physician, administrator, engineer and
nurses, who evaluated the Hospital's performance
in areas that affect patient safety
and quality of care. The surveyors assessed
a broad range of Hospital activities and
procedures and interacted with Hospital
leadership, medical staff, employ ees as
well as patients. Winthrop received no
direct impact findings - as compared to
the national average of 4.7 direct impact
findings - indicating the survey team
found nothing that posed an immediate
risk to patient safety and quality of care.
There were minor recommendations for
improvement, almost all of which were
addressed immediately.
"In achieving Joint Commission
accreditation, Winthrop has demonstrated
its commitment to the highest level of
care for its patients," said Mark Pelletier,
RN, MS, Executive Director, Hospital
Programs, Accreditation and Certification
Services at The Joint Commission.
"Accreditation is a voluntary process and
I commend Winthrop for successfully
undertaking this challenge to elevate its
standard of care and instill confidence in
the community it serves."
In speaking to a gathering of staff
immediately following the conclusion of
the survey, Barbara Kohart Kleine, Vice
President of Administration responsible
for the coordination and oversight of the
Hospital's regulatory and survey activities,
said that a large part of Winthrop's
success with the Joint Commission survey
was the outstanding communication
shared by the members of the Winthrop
staff. Employees and medical staff were
available to the surveyors and shared
their Hospital experiences with knowledge
and pride, further demonstrating
their commitment to a culture of patient
safety and outstanding care.
John F. Collins, President & CEO of Winthrop-University Hospital (pictured right at podium),
congratulates Winthrop leaders on the successful Joint Commission survey.
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Vol. 21, No. 1
Winter/Spring 2011
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