HCRS accredited by Joint Commission

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont has announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

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2016-09-15 / Local HCRS accredited by Joint Commission SPRINGFIELD — Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS) has announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care 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 care. HCRS underwent a rigorous onsite survey on June 21-24. During the review, compliance with behavioral health care standards related to several areas, including care, treatment, and services; environment of care; and leadership. Onsite observations and interviews with leadership, staff, and clients were also conducted. Established in 1969, The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program currently accredits more than 2,250 organizations for a three-year period. Accredited organizations provide treatment and services within a variety of settings across the care continuum for individuals who have mental health, addiction, eating disorder, intellectual/developmental disability, and/or child-welfare related needs. “Joint Commission accreditation provides behavioral health care organizations with the processes needed to improve in a variety of areas related to the care of individuals and their families,” said Tracy Griffin Collander, LCSW, executive director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “We commend HCRS for its efforts to elevate the standard of care it provides and to instill confidence in the community it serves.” “HCRS is pleased to receive Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission,” added George Karabakakis, Ph.D., CEO, HCRS. “Having successfully received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval since 2003, demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and safe, high quality care.”