I would like to encourage all employees to join with me to strive for a special goal in that survey- Accreditation with Commendation . Commendation is the highest accreditation awarded and acknowledges exemplary performance. These standards address the activities that we do each day. They are developed by leaders in the health care field with representatives from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, the American College of Surgeons, nursing, and others.
Accreditation is no longer an exercise carried out in a way removed from our regular activities.
It proves that, on a daily basis, we treat patients well, educate patients about their care, provide care in an environment conducive to healing, and plan and provide services in ways that meet the needs of our patients. We each strive to carry out our various roles to the best of our ability, and with a goal of continuously improving for tomorrow that which we have done well today. Commendation is an award that will recognize us as being the best in those things that we do day in and day out. The report on our recent practice survey noted the tremendous teamwork evident throughout the organization as well our commitment to excellence. I know that an organization such as ours can achieve and deserves Commendation.