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The Joint Commission has again awarded Fremont Area Medical Center (FAMC) its Gold Seal of Approval® for FAMC's hospital and home care services. The accreditation award recognizes FAMC's dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety. FAMC underwent a rigorous unannounced on-sit... e survey in January 2013. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated Fremont Area Medical Center for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. "In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, Fremont Area Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients," says Mark Pelletier, R.N., M.S., executive director, Hospital Programs, Accreditation and Certification Services, The Joint Commission. "Accreditation is a voluntary process and I commend FAMC for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves." "With Joint Commission accreditation, we are making a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. Joint Commission accreditation provides us a framework to take our organization to the next level and helps create a culture of excellence," says Patrick Booth, FAMC President and Chief Executive Officer. "Maintaining Joint Commission accreditation illustrates our commitment to continually improving the way we provide care." The Joint Commission's hospital standards address important functions relating to the care of patients and the management of hospitals. Its home care standards address the organization's performance in specific areas, and specify requirements to ensure that patient care and services are provided in a safe manner. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and ...Read More