Accreditations
- American Nurses Credentialing Center - The Magnet Award
- Joint Commission on the
Accreditation of Health Care
Organizations - American College of Radiology
- College of American Pathologists
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services
- American College of Surgeons
- Intersocietal
Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular
Laboratories
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
St. Joseph's/Candler was awarded Magnet designation in January 2002 in recognition of our ability to attract quality professional nurses and create an environment of exemplary patient care. The Magnet Recognition Program for Excellence in Nursing Services is administered by ANCC, a division of the American Nurses Association.
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The Joint Commission (TJC)
The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Since 1951, The Joint Commission has maintained state-of-the-art standards that focus on improving the quality and safety of care provided by health care organizations. The Joint Commission's comprehensive accreditation process evaluates an organization's compliance with these standards and other accreditation requirements. Joint Commission accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. To earn and maintain The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of ApprovalTM, an organization must undergo an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years. (Laboratories must be surveyed every two years.)
In 2004, the survey process was transformed under the Shared Visions-New Pathways initiative to sharpen the focus of the accreditation process on operational systems critical to safety and quality of patient care.
In 2006, The Joint Commission began the unannounced survey process. Implementation has thus far been smooth and accredited organizations are please to have the opportunity to demonstrate that they provide high-quality care all of the time. (Source: Joint Commission)
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American College of Radiology (ACR)
ACR is the worldwide professional organization for radiologists that validates the image quality of X-rays. This accreditation is important to our facilities because the American College of Radiology insures that we provide imaging services that are safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. The mission of the ACR is to serve patients and society by maximizing the value of radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics by advancing the science of radiology, improving the quality of patient care, positively influencing the socio-economics of the practice of radiology, providing continuing education for radiology and allied health professions, and conducting research for the future of radiology.
American College of Radiology Accreditations
Accredited
- MR accredited at Candler Hospital in 2003; accredited at St. Joseph's in 2001
- Ultrasound accredited at St. Joseph's through ACAVL in 2004
- Mammography accredited on both campuses as required by FDA/ACR
Pending Approval for Accreditation (expected late summer 2007)
- Ultrasound and CT on both campuses
Submitted Application for ACR Accreditation (expected approval fall 2007)
- Nuclear Medicine on both campuses
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College of American Pathologists (CAP)
St. Joseph's Hospital, Candler Hospital and the Lewis Infusion Center laboratories all received 2007 accreditation from the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection program. Inspectors examine records, quality control, staff, facilities, equipment, safety and management to determine how well the laboratory is serving patients.
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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Our Center for Rehabilitation is accredited by CARF, a private, not-for-profit organization promoting quality rehabilitation services. CARF accreditation means patients can be confident we have made a quality commitment to these services and programs. Our CARF survey for both comprehensive inpatient rehab units was 4/20/06 and 4/21/06. We are accredited through 2/09.
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American College of Surgeons (ACS)
St. Joseph's/Candler is one of only three networks in the United States granted approval by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, which sets standards for cancer programs. As a recipient of this prestigious honor, St. Joseph's/Candler ensures patients have access to:
- Quality care close to home
- Comprehensive care - a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment
- A multi-specialty team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
- Information resources about clinical trials, education and support
- Lifelong patient follow-up through a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results
- Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care
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Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL)
St. Joseph's Hospital has achieved accreditation from ICAVL. We have accreditation in carotid, arterial and venous vascular ultrasounds.
