Ware- The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations recently conducted an accreditation survey of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.  The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the quality and safety of patient care and the safety of the environment in which care is provided.

"We are pleased that the Joint Commission's review and evaluation has led to our re-accreditation," said Marna Mucha, RN, MSN, Director of Quality.  "This re-accreditation provides hospital clients and healthcare professionals a greater level of confidence that Baystate Mary Lane Hospital meets the rigorous requirements that are important for delivery of quality patient care.” 

“Our success continues to be a team effort; this high standard of care has been achieved by the commitment of leadership and staff to ensure that all patients receive high quality care in a courteous manner in a safe environment,” said Mucha.

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of healthcare accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in healthcare organizations. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 15,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States, including more than 8,000 hospitals. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare.