Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center Receives DNV Accreditation
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center has achieved national accreditation from DNV Healthcare, the only hospital accreditation program approved by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
DNV integrates the ISO 9001 Quality Management System with the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
DNV’s accreditation program requires hospitals to evaluate the continuum of patient care throughout its facilities and take measured steps to improve when it is warranted.
“The DNV program is more consistent with our long-term commitment to patient safety and total quality,” says Greg Hearn, CEO of Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center. “There has not been a new approach to hospital accreditation in a very long time. The ability to integrate ISO 9001 quality disciplines with our clinical and financial processes is a major step forward.”
As part of the accreditation process, DNV surveyors will visit Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center annually instead of every three years as was done previously.
They monitor the hospital’s adherence to patient safety criteria established by CMS, but also evaluate processes that impact patient care across various departments and facilities of the hospital.
“It’s a much more holistic system” says Hearn. “DNV is very thorough and it doesn’t feel like an inspection. We see collaboration. The DNV program helps us find opportunities throughout the organization to improve every day. This is a welcomed change. We now look upon accreditation as a strategic business tool and as a mechanism to empower our staff.”
Being accredited by DNV allows Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center to receive reimbursement for its patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
DNV Healthcare Inc. is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a part of Det Norske Veritas, a global independent foundation dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. For more information about DNV Healthcare and its NIAHOR hospital accreditation program, visit http://www.dnvaccreditation.com.