Saint Joseph London Recertified by The Joint Commission and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for Total Hip and Knee Replacement

LONDON, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2021) – Saint Joseph London has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement 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.

“Saint Joseph London was first certified by The Joint Commission in 2019 for the safe, quality care we provide to patients undergoing total hip and knee replacement surgery,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph London. “We are honored to receive this certification for our orthopedic program once again. Patient care is our top priority, and we hope patients know when they come to Saint Joseph London, they can expect the very best care.”

The certification, in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, focuses on the pre-surgical orthopedic consultation to the intraoperative, hospitalization or ambulatory surgical center admission, rehabilitation activities, and follow-up visit with the orthopedic surgeon.

Saint Joseph London underwent a rigorous review, during which 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 observations and interviews during the process.

“Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Saint Joseph London for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for orthopedic patients.”

The certification involves a multidisciplinary group that works collaboratively to meet the standards set forth by the Joint Commission and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The orthopedic physician champion, orthopedic navigator, senior leaders, surgery department, nursing leadership and rehabilitation department make it possible to implement the best practices possible for hip and knee replacement patients.  

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services toward a goal of building a healthier future for all. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph London

Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed full-service hospital located in London, Kentucky. Established in 1926, the facility serves patients from southeastern Kentucky, including those from Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Whitley, Knox and Pulaski counties. The current $152 million regional hospital opened in 2010, and offers all private patient rooms, with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.

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