Manatee Memorial Hospital has announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hip and Knee Replacement Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Manatee Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous on-site review on April 6, 2018. Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with national disease-specific care standards as well as with Hip and Knee Replacement specific requirements. Clinical practice guidelines and performance measures also were assessed. Established in 2002 and awarded for a two-year period, The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification evaluates clinical programs across the continuum of care and addresses three core areas: compliance with consensus-based national standards; effective use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care; and an organized approach to performance measurement and improvement activities.

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