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The Joint Commission National Quality Approval
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™.

The Joint Commission conducted an on-site evaluation of Saint Alphonsus in May 2005. The accreditation award recognizes Saint Alphonsus' dedication to complying with the Joint Commission's state-of-the-art standards on a continuous basis. 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 nearly 15,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.

Quality Check is a comprehensive consumer guide of the nearly 15,000 healthcare organizations and programs throughout the United States that are accredited by The Joint Commission. You can access Quality Check at www.qualitycheck.org or through the Joint Commission's website, www.jointcommission.org.

The Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center
The Saint Alphonsus Idaho Neurological Institute (INI) is recognized by the Joint Commission's Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) as a Primary Stroke Center.  Saint Alphonsus achieved the certification through demonstrating compliance with rigorous national stroke standards and performance measurement expectations, designed to produce excellent care experiences, maximize outcomes while controlling costs, and improve productivity.  Saint Alphonsus is the only hospital in Idaho to obtain this prestigious clinical distinction. 

The distinction as a Primary Stroke Center means that the Idaho Neurological Institute at Saint Alphonsus offers the best possible care for stroke patients.  The Stroke Program is founded on nationally recognized standards that include: highly educated and trained stroke care staff, protocols for streamlined stroke care from the Emergency Department to outpatient therapy, minimizing complications from stroke, and improving outcomes for a better quality of life.

American College of Surgeons—Cancer Care Accreditation
The Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center was awarded the highest overall rating possible from the American College of Surgeons in February 2007. This places it among the top half of cancer programs surveyed nationwide. Compared to other centers throughout the nation, the Cancer Care Center was noted to be particularly strong in prevention and early detection through an outstanding outreach program, commendable Cancer Registry staff education, and outstanding cancer related improvements implemented each year.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Rehabilitation Services received a three-year accreditation by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)—2006

Rehabilitation services received accreditation by CARF for the brain injury program, spinal cord system of care and general rehab. STARS (Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services) also received accreditation for their outpatient brain injury program. This accreditation represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization that proficiently meets the standards established by CARF.

An organization receiving a three-year accreditation outcome has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors, during an on-site visit, that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable and accountable.

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