How Does Your Hospital Measure Up?
This week 18 California hospitals were fined for poor care violations, some which led to deaths.
How can you protect yourself from poor cancer care?
One way is to find out if your hospital has The Joint Commission Accreditation.
“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. JC accreditation helps hospitals improve their performance, raise the level of patient care, and demonstrate accountability in the rapidly changing health care marketplace.”
The Joint Commission sets national patient safety goals each year and along with accreditation programs has certification programs and awards.
How does your hospital measure up?
Find out how your hospital or health care organization rates per The JC. You can also see if they have won any additional awards. You can also file a complaint here. Additionally you can search for the best health care facility in your area for your particular treatment needs on this site.
Raquel Billiones has a PhD in Biology and has over 15 years experience as a researcher, scientific English teacher, and medical writer. Since 2006, she has been a freelance WAHM specializing in medical writing and scientific documentation. 
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