WASHINGTON, DC, March 29, 2012 (Press-News.org) Specialty Hospital Of Washington (SHW) has joined the Healing Healthcare Partnership , a Joint Commission Center program for Transforming Healthcare.
The Healing Healthcare Partnership is intended to help improve patient safety and lower health care costs. The Joint Commission has developed resources to help healthcare facilities understand specific underlying causes of safety and cost issues and provides adaptable solutions.
Specialty Hospital of Washington has joined the campaign allowing the hospital to participate in its various programs. The programs will guide the Hospital through a step-by-step process to identify barriers to excellent performance, direct proven solutions, and measure actual performance. Susan Bailey, CEO of Specialty Hospital of Washington, Capitol Hill, states, "We are constantly striving to improve our clinical operations while addressing the national concern for rising healthcare costs. Being involved with The Joint Commission in such an important program provides additional support and resources to our efforts."
To learn more about the Joint Commissions program visit - http://thecenterfortransforminghealthcare.org .
About Specialty Hospital Of Washington
The Specialty Hospital of Washington is the premier long term acute care hospital in the Washington DC area, and offers a preferred, cost effective alternative to long term stays in typical general hospital intensive care units. SHW is a fully accredited and highly rated hospital providing extraordinary care for its patients at both its Capitol Hill and Hadley campuses.
Specialty Hospital Of Washington Joins National Effort for Improved Safety and Lower Healthcare Costs
Specialty Hospital Of Washington (SHW) has joined the Healing Healthcare Partnership , a Joint Commission Center program for Transforming Healthcare.
2012-03-29
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[Press-News.org] Specialty Hospital Of Washington Joins National Effort for Improved Safety and Lower Healthcare CostsSpecialty Hospital Of Washington (SHW) has joined the Healing Healthcare Partnership , a Joint Commission Center program for Transforming Healthcare.