The Joint Commission and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Medical Inspector General (MEDIG) inspection teams will conduct their 2018 triennial survey at Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor (NHC OH) on June 18-22, 2018.
The purpose of the survey by the Joint Commission and MEDIG is to evaluate the compliance of NHC OH with nationally established Joint Commission and Navy standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. The inspection is conducted approximately every three years at U.S. Navy medical treatment facilities with the survey results used to determine whether, and the conditions under which, accreditation should be awarded to Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor.
By becoming an accredited organization, NHC OH enhances community confidence; provides a report card for the public; offers an objective evaluation of the organization’s performance; stimulates the organization’s quality improvement efforts; aids in professional staff recruitment; and provides a staff education tool.
An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. By asking for accreditation, Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor agrees to be measured against national standards set by health care professionals. An accredited organization substantially complies with Joint Commission standards and continuously makes efforts to improve the care and service provided.
Joint Commission standards deal with organizational quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. The Joint Commission survey “team” usually consists of specially trained physicians, nurses, administrators and a facilities expert. The surveyors will evaluate NHC OH’s compliance with established standards and identify strengths and weaknesses. The overall goal is not merely to find problems, but also to provide education and consultation so health care organizations can improve.
If you would like to speak with a member of the MEDIG team 18-22 June 2018, please contact the MEDIG POC Sonja.m.pyle.civ@mail.mil or (202) 445-4093 to schedule an appointment.
Patients and staff members may contact a Joint Commission surveyor during this survey and request a public information interview. For an appointment, please call (360) 475-4707 or 4107.
Concerns may also be brought to the attention of the Joint Commission Office at their official website: https://www.jointcommission.org/report_a_complaint.aspx; or by calling 1-800-994-6610 or email patientsafetyreport@jointcommission.org or with the Medical Inspector General by calling by calling the MEDINSGEN Hotline at 1-800-637-6175, DSN 295-9019 or e-mail NavyMEDIGHotline@mail.mil .
| Date Taken: | 06.13.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 06.14.2018 14:53 |
| Story ID: | 280954 |
| Location: | OAK HARBOR, WA, US |
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