Tuesday, November 12, 2013
New Quality-Based Accreditation From DNV Healthcare Inc. Achieved By Hospital
National accreditation from DNV Healthcare Inc (DNV) has been received by San Juan Regional Medical Center. This hospital accreditation program is the only one approved by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that integrates the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001 Quality Management System with the Medicare Conditions of Participation. DNV’s NIAHOR accreditation program requires hospitals to evaluate the continuum of patient care throughout its facilities and take measured steps to improve when it is warranted.
“The DNV program is consistent with our long-term commitment to patient safety and total quality,” says President and CEO, Rick Wallace. “The ability to integrate ISO: 9001 quality disciplines with our clinical and financial processes provides a comprehensive, quality-based approach.”
DNV hospital accreditation addresses the demands of today’s hospitals that are dedicated to patient-centered care. DNV monitors the hospital’s adherence to patient safety criteria as established by CMS, but also evaluate processes that impact patient care across various departments and facilities of the hospital. “The DNV program helps us find opportunities throughout the organization to improve every day,” said Wallace. “We now look upon accreditation as a strategic business tool and as a mechanism to empower our staff.” Being accredited by DNV allows San Juan Regional Medical Center to receive reimbursement for its patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid. The DNV NIAHOR accreditation program was authorized by CMS in 2008, and today DNV provides not only hospital accreditation but also Primary Stroke Center Certification.
About DNV Healthcare Inc.
DNV Healthcare Inc. is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a part of Det Norske Veritas, a global independent foundation dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. For more information about DNV Healthcare and its NIAHOR hospital accreditation program, visit dnvaccreditation.com.