The Youngstown (Ohio) Orthopaedic Surgery Center has earned a Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation from the Joint Commission, according to a May 22 report from NBC affiliate WFMJ.
The Joint Commission evaluated the surgery center based on compliance with ambulatory health care standards like emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management and rights and responsibilities of the individual.
The Gold Seal is intended to reflect healthcare practice's commitment to providing the best safe, quality care for patients, according to the report.