Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Awarded Sepsis Certification from The Joint Commission

CHEYENNE, WY, Nov. 6 – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Certification 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.
 
The certification recognizes health care organizations that provide clinical programs across the continuum of care for Sepsis. The certification evaluates how organizations use clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify opportunities to improve care, as well as to educate and prepare patients and their caregivers for discharge.
 
CRMC underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on Oct. 27. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
 
“Sepsis Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Cheyenne Regional for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
 
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.
 
About Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has been caring for the people of Cheyenne and the surrounding region since 1867, when it began as a tent hospital for Union Pacific Railroad workers. Over the decades, the hospital has grown and evolved to meet the changing health needs of the community, always guided by its mission, “We inspire great health.” Cheyenne Regional celebrated 150 years of service in 2017, a milestone that reflects its enduring commitment to compassion, experience and innovation. Today, Cheyenne Regional continues to put service before self, providing comprehensive healthcare services and advancing wellness across the region with the same pioneering spirit that has defined the organization since its founding.
 
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