UK King’s Daughters, Ashland, and UK King’s Daughters Medical
Center Ohio, Portsmouth, have earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC)
Gold Seal of Approval® Certification for Advanced Total Hip and Knee
Replacement by demonstrating continuous compliance with TJC performance
standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare
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 continuum of care in joint replacement,
from the initial consultation through surgery, rehabilitation and follow-up care.
During TJC surveys, the surveyor evaluated compliance with certification
standards including program management and delivering clinical care. Joint
Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts
and providers, measurement experts and patients. The certification surveys
included onsite observations and interviews with physicians, nurses and
leadership.
“This is an outstanding achievement for our team,” said Tim
O'Toole, King’s Daughters Orthopedics and Sports Medicine director.
“We are dedicated to offering our patients world-class care and
this certification further demonstrates our commitment.”
UK King’s Daughters, Ashland, received certification in October 2023.
UK King’s Daughters Medical Center Ohio, Portsmouth, received certification
in November 2024.
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