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AHC Earns Accreditation From Joint Commission

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FRANKLIN (May 13) — American Health Partners announced 28 of its American Health Communities (AHC) skilled nursing facilities received accreditation and earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. Only health care organizations who achieve the highest national benchmarks for patient safety and quality of care earn the Gold Seal of Approval. The newly accredited nursing homes in Jackson and surrounding counties include AHC McKenzie.
These AHC communities underwent rigorous reviews of its practices by evaluators from The Joint Commission. Evaluators ensured that the skilled nursing facility met the highest quality standards in provision of care, treatment and services, as well as infection prevention and control, medication management and emergency procedures.
“We’ve always been proud of our teams’ commitment to quality care, but it is even more gratifying when their accomplishments are recognized by a highly regarded independent organization like The Joint Commission,” said Michael Bailey, CEO of American Health Partners. “This accreditation is important to our residents and their families because it lets them know they can trust AHC to deliver great care today and in the future.”

The Joint Commission developed standards in consultation with health care experts and providers, quality assurance professionals and patients. They are backed by scientific literature and expert consensus as means to help health care organizations measure, assess and maintain continuous quality improvement.
“As a private accreditor, The Joint Commission helps protect the public by working with health care organizations to identify opportunities to improve care and comply with its patient-centered performance standards,” said Nina Monroe, vice president of quality and clinical operations for American Health Partners. “AHC’s participation in this process shows our residents we are dedicated to quality and that they can count on us to deliver continuous improvements in patient care and safety.”
“We have all faced a lot of challenges managing through the pandemic, and earning this prestigious accreditation from The Joint Commission gives us something to celebrate,” said Greg Haynes, vice president of operations for AHC. “I am grateful to be part of the AHC family and to have our staff and nursing leaders recognized for their hard work and commitment to excellence.”