National Seating & Mobility (NSM) has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for home care accreditation, the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility provider announced.
“NSM is honored to receive the home care reaccreditation from The Joint Commission,” said Crispin Teufel, NSM CEO, in an April 7 press release. “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 described the Gold Seal “a symbol of quality that reflects a health-care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.”
The Franklin, Tennessee-based provider has more than 180 locations across the United States and Canada. NSM said the accreditation process included “a thorough evaluation process, which occurs every three years to maintain the accreditation, which includes unannounced onsite reviews at locations nationwide. During these visits, a team of The Joint Commission reviewers assess compliance with home care standards across various areas, such as care delivery, treatment and services, emergency preparedness, human resources, patient rights and leadership.”
“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, DNP, MBA, RN, 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.”
