Northeast Regional Awarded HFAP Accreditation 2013
10/16/2013
Kirksville, MO—Northeast Regional Medical Center was awarded accreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an independent, recognized accreditation authority. It earned this distinction after HFAP conducted an extensive and objective review of the Medical Center’s quality and safetystandards.
"Northeast Regional clearly demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care," said Michael Zarski, CEO of HFAP. "We base our decision on federal standards, patient safety and treatment, quality improvement, and environmental safety. Northeast met or exceeded standards in every case."
"This distinction is a direct reflection of the continuous focus on high quality patient care by all the employees and Medical Staff members here at Northeast, without them this achievement would not be possible." said Eric Barber, CEO. "Quality is consistently the priority focus in our strategic planning and goal setting, and this accreditation reaffirms that we are achieving those goals."
The HFAP is one of only three national voluntary accreditation programs authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to survey all hospitals and other medical facilities for compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
The HFAP is a non-profit, nationally recognized accreditation organization. It has been accrediting healthcare facilities for more than 60 years and under Medicare since its inception. Its mission is to advance high quality patient care and safety through objective application of recognized standards. Its accreditation is recognized by the federal government, state governments, managed care organizations, and insurance companies. For more information, go to: www.hfap.org.
Servicing the Kirksville and surrounding nine county area, Northeast Regional Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care facility with more than 100 physicians and 40 specialties. Northeast was awarded the coveted Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospital and Everest Award in 2010.
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