Ridgeview receives reaccreditation
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for 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 timely access to safe and quality patient care," a news release stated.
Ridgeview underwent a review on April 22 this year. During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated best practice and compliance standards spanning Ridgeview’s comprehensive continuum of programs and services including the inpatient psychiatric hospital, 24/7 crisis services and mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. Ridgeview’s outpatient clinics, which offer same day, walk-in intake appointments were fully reaccredited.
The Joint Commissions’ Mark Pelletier, chief operating officer, commended Ridgeview for its continuous quality improvement efforts in patient safety and quality of care and Ridgeview’s innovative use of telehealth and Walk-in Intake clinics at its outpatient locations.
“We’re delighted to once again meet the high-quality standards of care set forth by The Joint Commission, and we are confident that by doing so, it ultimately benefits the people we serve. Ridgeview’s commitment to its values of safety and quality, combined with the dedication of staff, are what led to an exceptional survey. These factors are also critical anchors to fulfilling our mission and ensuring that hope, healing, and recovery is extended to everyone who seeks care and treatment at Ridgeview,” stated Brian Buuck, CEO of Ridgeview, in the release.
Ridgeview has maintained Accreditation from The Joint Commission since 1997. The accreditation period is valid for 36 months, and the process consists of a rigorous survey of thousands of performance standards and facility site visits.
Ridgeview is a private, not for profit community mental health center with locations in Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane and Scott counties. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, please do not hesitate to contact our 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-870-5481. Follow Ridgeview on Facebook and YouTube.
Michael Yates, director of business development at Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services, contributed to this story.
This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Ridgeview receives reaccreditation from The Joint Commission
