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Joint Commission Accreditation
The Joint Commission

Saint Vincent Hospital is fully accredited by
The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

The Joint Commission has been accrediting hospitals for more than 50 years. Its accreditation is a nationwide seal of approval that indicates a hospital meets high performance standards and today it accredits approximately 4,250
  • general hospitals
  • children’s hospitals
  • long term acute hospitals
  • psychiatric hospitals
  • rehabilitation hospitals
  • surgical specialty hospitals
The Joint Commission also accredits 358 critical access hospitals maintaining a unique accreditation program for these organizations. Approximately 88 percent of the nation's hospitals are currently accredited by The Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission accreditation is a nationwide seal of approval that indicates a hospital meets high performance standards. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

If you need to contact The Joint Commission Coordinator, please email Patty.Ellis@stvincenthospital.com