DELHI, N.Y. — O’Connor Hospital, part of the Bassett Healthcare Network, announced it recently achieved reaccreditation by the Joint Commission after an on-site assessment and survey. Hospital surveys by the Joint Commission generally last for three straight days and occur every three years. Accreditation is a condition for hospital licensure as well as Medicaid and […]
DELHI, N.Y. — O’Connor Hospital, part of the Bassett Healthcare Network, announced it recently achieved reaccreditation by the Joint Commission after an on-site assessment and survey.
Hospital surveys by the Joint Commission generally last for three straight days and occur every three years. Accreditation is a condition for hospital licensure as well as Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement.
The Joint Commission, founded in 1951, is a global organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 health-care organizations and programs across the country. All hospitals, health systems, and health services much achieve certain accreditations to remain in operation. At hospitals, clinicians and other experts perform the on-site assessments through interviewing, observation, and audits. They evaluate quality and safety, organization performance, care plans, and other metrics that demonstrate standards for care.
“It was great to witness how O’Connor Hospital staff came together to welcome the Joint Commission surveyors and show off our hospital and all the great work they do each and every day,” O’Connor Director of Nursing and Operations Daniel Endress said in a press release announcing the achievement. “Every team member has an important role, and they all contribute immeasurably to O’Connor being a successful organization.”
As a critical-access hospital, O’Conner provides care with 23 acute-care medical and surgical beds, including extended care “swing” beds for patients needing additional time and therapy to recover from illness or surgery. In addition to inpatient, pharmacy, laboratory, imaging, and emergency care, O’Connor offers specialty clinics provided by Bassett Healthcare Network practitioners in a variety of areas.
Founded in 1921, O’Connor Hospital joined the Bassett Healthcare Network in 1988. In 2000, it was one of the first hospitals in the state to receive federal designation as a critical-access hospital, per the release. O’Connor was also recently honored by the American Hospital Association for 50 years of participation and leadership within the association.