Paris Regional Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
The certification, offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, focuses on the pre-surgical orthopedic consultation to the intraoperative, hospitalization or ambulatory surgical center admission, rehabilitation activities, and follow-up visit with the orthopedic surgeon.
Paris Regional underwent a rigorous, onsite review on May 30, 2024. During the visit, the Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewer also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Paris Regional Health for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
“Achieving The Joint Commission’s Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification acknowledges our dedication to pursuing excellence in patient safety and quality of care,” said Mark Gibbs, MD, Total Joint Medical Director, Paris Regional Health.
The process of pursuing The Joint Commission’s Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification started years ago with collaboration between our Orthopedic surgeons and Paris Regional Health. Certification guidelines involve same-day ambulation, the use of nerve blocks for anesthesia, and maintaining surgical site infection rates below the national standard. We are proud to be recognized for the outstanding care given to our patients by their surgeons and healthcare team and look forward to continuing to provide the highest quality of care to our community.
