NASHVILLE, Tennessee—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT), mobility and accessibility solutions in North America, announced that the company has again 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 health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
"NSM is honored to receive the Home Care reaccreditation from The Joint Commission," said Crispin Teufel, NSM CEO. "This recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our clients as we strive to deliver the mobility solutions they need to live independently. As the only national CRT provider accredited by The Joint Commission since 2006, we remain dedicated to upholding the highest quality standards while advocating for excellence across the industry."
NSM underwent a thorough evaluation process which occurs every three years to maintain the accreditation, including unannounced onsite reviews at locations nationwide. During these visits, a team of The Joint Commission reviewers assess compliance with homecare standards across various areas such as care delivery, treatment and services, emergency preparedness, human resources, patient rights and leadership.
The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“As a health care accreditor, The Joint Commission works with health care organizations across care settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” said Ken Grubbs, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend NSM for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”
For more information, visit The Joint Commission website.