(Huntington, WV) OVP HEALTH’s outpatient health care center in Logan, West Virginia, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Rural Health Clinics Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
The Logan outpatient center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on October 28, 2024.
During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with Rural Health Center standards spanning several areas, including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the individual.
The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help healthcare organizations measure, assess, and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire a 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 OVP HEALTH’s Logan, WV, outpatient center for its commitment to advancing safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”
“We could not be more proud of our Logan providers and oce sta,” said Stacey Shy, Chief Executive Officer of OVP HEALTH. “This accreditation is tangible proof of their concern for the health and safety of our patients and evidence of our company’s commitment to doing things the right way.”
OVP HEALTH provides an extensive range of emergency department and hospitalist services for local and regional hospitals; operates a network of community primary care centers; and offers accredited outpatient and inpatient medication-assisted treatment and counseling services for people seeking recovery from substance use disorders in communities across West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. For more information, please visit our website at ovphealth.com.
