CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL AND COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION CENTER RECEIVE JOINT COMMISSION APPROVAL

Accreditation granted through March 2012

ROANOKE, Va. (June 19, 2009) – Carilion Roanoke Memorial and Community Hospitals and Rehabilitation Center received notification from the Joint Commission that accreditation has been approved through March 2012. The Joint Commission conducted an on-site survey this past March on Carilion Clinic’s Roanoke campus.

The Joint Commission certifies and accredits more than 16,000 health care organizations and programs in the U.S. Accredited organizations must demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality health care and meet stringent safety and performance standards.

“We are proud to once again receive accreditation from the Joint Commission,” says Nancy Agee, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Carilion Clinic. “Accreditation confirms the dedication of our staff and their commitment to patient care and safety.”

In addition to receiving the Joint Commission’s “Gold Seal”, Carilion Clinic’s Roanoke campus is also certified by the Joint Commission for quality and safety in hip and knee replacement surgery.
For more information about the Joint Commission accreditation programs, please visit the Joint Commission's web site.