A Higher Standard: The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
The Evarts Joint Center has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
What does this mean?
The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval shows that our program has measured up to the highest standards for quality in hip and knee replacement.
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The Joint Commission is the nation's leading organization for setting health care standards.
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The Evarts Joint Center had to undergo an extensive on-site evaluation to earn the Gold Seal of Approval.
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A Joint Commission investigator examined every aspect of our patient experience, as well as every person our patients meet, including those in surgery, nursing, pharmacy, transport and radiology.
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The Joint Commission investigator also examined all of the protocols we use to provide consistent, high-quality care.
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Several patients were followed throughout their whole stay at the Evarts Joint Center to observe the quality of their care.
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Staff members were examined for adherence to the joint center's protocols.
The Gold Seal of Approval signifies that the Evarts Joint Center has met the Joint Commission's rigorous standards for quality and safety.
