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VHSO passes back-to-back unannounced Joint Commission inspections

PRESS RELEASE

April 20, 2023

Fayetteville , AR — FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – (April 20, 2023) The Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) successfully completed two Joint Commission Accreditation Surveys this month. The Joint Commission Healthcare accreditation is awarded every three years, except for laboratory accreditation, which is awarded every two years. VHSO underwent the rigorous, unannounced survey for Laboratory Services April 4-6. The Hospital, Behavioral Health and Home Care Services underwent surveys from April 11-14. 

The Joint Commission Accreditation Gold Seal of approval is the highest award a healthcare organization can receive. According to Dr. George Velez, Medical Center Director, the Joint Commission Accreditation surveys demonstrated that VHSO is committed to meeting evidence-based standards that are of the highest level of quality and performance with the greatest focus on patient safety and process improvements in healthcare for Veterans.

During these surveys, a team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated VHSO and the community-based outpatient clinics for compliance with standards of care, specific to the needs of patients, including patient rights and education, infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. The surveyors gave multiple kudos and accolades to VHSO staff and programs. Accreditation is a continuous process and does not end with the on-site survey.

 “These results are a testament to our commitment to quality and our noble mission of serving our Veterans,” said Dr. Velez. “Congratulations to every member of the VHSO team on this outstanding achievement!”

VHSO will formally receive the final accreditation report and Gold Seal in June of this year.

Again, congratulations to all the employees of VHSO on successful Joint Commission Accreditation Surveys, validating the highest standards of healthcare for our Veterans.

To learn more information about VHSO visit; https://www.va.gov/fayetteville-arkansas-health-care/

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