Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with home care standards spanning several areas including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the individual. 

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton provides care to patients wherever they call home, whether that is at a private residence, a Hospice House, hospital inpatient care center, nursing home, or assisted living facility. When patients receive care in the comfort of their own home, the care team at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton partners with family members and the patient’s physicians to assure the highest quality of care. The care team offers education and support to caregivers, so they have peace of mind while embracing life’s journey with their loved one at home.  

The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help healthcare organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.  

“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with health care organizations across settings to help improve patient safety and quality of care through our expert resources and tools, innovative solutions and rigorous standards,” says Deborah Ryan, MS, RN, interim executive vice president, Accreditation and Certification Operations, The Joint Commission. “We commend Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for its commitment to advance safety and quality for all patients.”  

Yvonne Turner, vice president of clinical care and chief nursing and care officer of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, commended the staff members of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for their commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. “We’re grateful to our staff members for their commitment to advancing safety and quality for our patients,” Turner said. “Reaccreditation from The Joint Commission recognizes our staff’s commitment to provide superior care and superior services to each patient and family we are privileged to serve. We’re honored to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Care Accreditation.” 

To prepare for the accreditation process, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton reviewed the standards, ensuring compliance throughout the year. “Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton has a Joint Commission Council comprised of chapter chairs who are subject matter experts,” Turner said. “We also have representation on the Ohio’s Hospice Joint Commission Council. The chapter chairs are responsible for reviewing chapters yearly and ensuring compliance with the standards. With the assistance of the Ohio’s Hospice council, ongoing survey readiness is also maintained with staff education, including monthly newsletters, staff meeting updates, and other activities.” 

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.