Stamford Health Earns Joint Commission Re-accreditation

STAMFORD, CT - From Stamford Health: Stamford Health has been reaccredited by The Joint Commission for demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. A non-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the U.S. The Joint Commission reaccredited Stamford Health for another three years after a rigorous, unannounced on-site survey of the hospital system’s operations in October 2018.

“We are extremely proud to once again receive this prestigious accreditation from The Joint Commission,” said Kathleen Silard, President and Chief Executive Officer, Stamford Health. “This further supports the commitment of our staff and the organization to ensuring high-quality safe and effective care, and the best possible patient outcomes.”

During the review, a team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated compliance with hospital standards related to several areas, including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. Surveyors also conducted on-site observations and interviews.

The Joint Commission has accredited hospitals for more than 60 years. More than 4,000
general, children’s, long-term acute, psychiatric, rehabilitation and specialty hospitals currently maintain accreditation from The Joint Commission. In addition, approximately 360 critical access hospitals maintain accreditation through a separate program.

For more information about quality initiatives and patient safety programs, please visit Stamford Health’s Safety and Quality site.