(JUNCTION CITY, KS – Oct. 2, 2023) – The Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation. This accreditation is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe, quality patient care.
In order to receive a Joint Commission Accreditation, healthcare organizations must successfully undergo a site-visit from specially trained Joint Commission surveyors. The Flint Hills Campus welcomed appraisers on June 27, 2023. During the three-day visit, a review of compliance and quality to the Joint Commission standards is performed. There are more than 250 standards set by the Joint Commission that include items like infection prevention and control, emergency management, and patient rights and education, among other critical areas. Surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“I’m extremely proud of our team and their commitment to providing our patients with great care,” said Tracy Duran, Interim Hospital Administrator and Regional Director of Nursing. “Our team has learned and implemented a lot of new changes and policies in the last few months. The fact that this survey was completed so smoothly credits the hard work and excellence our team works to provide every patient.”
This is the first time the Flint Hills Campus has undergone the Joint Commission Survey since it became a part of the Stormont Vail Health system. Joint Commission accreditation is not mandatory, but pursued voluntarily by healthcare organizations. By being accredited, organizations show that continuous improvement, patient safety, and providing high-quality care is at the forefront.