CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Gateway Medical Center has announced that it has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Gateway underwent a rigorous, unannounced on-site survey in October of 2015. During the review, a team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated compliance with hospital standards related to several areas, including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, and medication management. Surveyors also conducted on-site observations and interviews.
“We are pleased to receive re-accreditation from The Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation,” added Mark Marsh, Gateway CEO. “Staff from across the organization continue to work together to develop and implement approaches that have the potential to improve care for the patients in our community.”
Gateway spokesperson Ryan Windham also confirmed big changes coming for the hospital, which has become the newest affiliate of Tennova Healthcare, one of the largest health networks in the state.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our hospital and the patients we serve,” Windham said. “We look forward to sharing more with our community in the coming weeks.”