LCHS Receives Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

LOWVILLE-Lewis County Health System has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Critical Access Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. 

“We are pleased to achieve re-accreditation from The Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission,” said Gerald R. Cayer, Chief Executive Officer at Lewis County Health System.

“Our entire team works together to improve the quality of care for our patients and live by our mission of helping the residents of Lewis County and surrounding communities achieve their highest level of health and wellness.”

Lewis County Health System underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in June.

During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with critical access hospital standards spanning several areas, including emergency management, the environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and the rights and responsibilities of the individual.

The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients.

They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help healthcare organizations measure, assess, and improve performance.

The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

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