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UPMC Williamsport Earns Reaccreditation for Excellence in Joint Replacements

UPMC

October 14, 2024

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – UPMC Williamsport has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement, recognizing the hospital’s continued commitment to high-quality patient care and safety.

“The Gold Seal represents our unwavering dedication to delivering safe, high-quality, and personalized care for every patient,” said Tom Hoy, administrative director, UPMC in North Central Pa. “We take pride in not only meeting the highest standards but in continually striving to exceed them, ensuring our community receives the best care available.”

UPMC Williamsport underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review for observations as well as interviews to evaluate compliance with Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement standards.

The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance.

“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,” says 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 UPMC Williamsport for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”

To learn more about UPMC Orthopaedic Care services in northcentral Pa., go to UPMC.com/OrthoNCPA.

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