CANANDAIGUA – Following a rigorous on-site review, Thompson Health’s Rehabilitation Services Outpatient Department recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Orthopedic Rehabilitation Certification.
This makes Thompson’s rehabilitation center the first in New York State to obtain this type of certification, which is held by only a handful of centers across the country.
“Preparing for this certification only strengthened our team. We knew we had an excellent orthopedic rehabilitation program and very talented clinicians, but having this certification helps you to meticulously evaluate every aspect of what you do. We wanted to raise the bar in our commitment to high quality care for our patients and our community. Achieving this certification and being the first outpatient clinic in New York State to do so is a matter of immense pride for the rehabilitation staff,” said Director of Rehabilitation Services Carole Drake.
During a two-year process culminating with an April site visit, Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with national disease-specific care standards and orthopedic-specific requirements, both at the hospital in Canandaigua and at Thompson’s Farmington Rehabilitation location. Clinical practice guidelines and performance measures also were assessed.
According to Thompson Health Executive Vice President/COO Kurt Koczent, Joint Commission certifications are a hallmark of excellence because the commission is considered the premier healthcare quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation.
In 2015, Thompson earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for demonstrating compliance with state-of-the-art standards for both hip replacements and knee
replacements.
This latest certification, Drake noted, covers rehabilitation provided to patients of all ages by physical therapists and occupational therapists, for a wide
range of injuries and conditions. Also, this certification doesn’t end at the clinic walls. It also covers Rehabilitation Services’ athletic trainers when they’re on the sidelines and at practices with local high school athletes.
For more information about Rehabilitation Services at Thompson, visit www.ThompsonHealth.com.