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Joint Commission National Quality Approval
Tampa
General Hospital's Bariatric Services earned the
Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO) is an independent, not-for-profit
organization established over 50 years ago. JCAHO is
the world leader in evaluating the quality and safety
of care delivered in over 17,000 health care organizations
across the country - including disease management services,
home care providers, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted
living facilities, outpatient clinics, and behavioral
health centers.
JCAHO is governed by a board that includes physicians,
nurses and consumers. JCAHO sets the standards by which
health care quality is measured in America and around
the world.
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To earn and maintain certification, a disease
management program undergoes an extensive on-site review by
a select team of JCAHO professionals once every two year.
The purpose of the review is to evaluate the program's performance
in areas that affect patient care. Through an assessment of
a program's processes, the program's ability to evaluate and
improve care within its own organization, and interviews with
patients and staff, the program is evaluated against standards
developed by the JCAHO. Certification may then be awarded
based on how well the organization met the standards. A disease
management program must submit information in order to maintain
its certification between on-site reviews. This information
assists the program in improving its care, and helps to foster
the best outcomes for patients with chronic diseases or conditions.
