Lee Memorial seeks greatness with new accreditation

Lee Memorial Health System in Ft. Myers, Florida, pursues greatness in quality and patient safety. It embraces "skunk works” programs like Patient Navigators to create innovation.
 
And to ensure that its accreditation program contributes to and doesn‘t distract from this mission, Lee Memorial switched to DNV for its annual surveys and integration with ISO 9001.
To ensure that its accreditation program contributes to and doesn‘t distract from this mission, Lee Memorial switched to DNV for its annual surveys and integration with ISO 9001.
 

Accreditation is a business asset, not an ‘inspection’

As DNV-accredited hospitals are discovering, accreditation does not have to be that fear-inducing inspection, it can be an engine for continuous quality improvement.

But not any accreditation program will do. Only DNV integrates ISO 9001:2008 with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
 

Primary Stroke Center Certification now available

DNV Healthcare is introducing a series of disease specific certifications to help hospitals audit their programs and promote centers of excellence.

 

Healthier healthcare with ISO quality standards

ISO is a framework perfectly suited to the complex, variable world of healthcare delivery. But when it is fully integrated with the Medicare Conditions of Participation, and battle tested by the nation’s top hospitals, you have something truly unique in the world of accreditation.
 

Kaleida's bold approach

Five-hospitals, eight counties, over a million patients each year. Kaleida Health System tackles big challenges with a commitment to change and innovation. They chose DNV Accreditation to support their growth.
 

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Accreditation as a Baldrige Enabler

HFWB chose DNV Accreditation to support its drive for excellence. Listen to this podcast for more more detail about DNV NIAHO® accreditation standards. Mr. van Grinsven is joined by DNVs Rebecca Wise.


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Baldrige As a Leadership Strategy

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is built from the ground up around Baldrige Quality. And DNV Accreditation. Hear CEO Gerard van Grinsven share his insights.


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The power of constant readiness

Hospitals switching to DNV Accreditation experience a major shift from "hurry up and get ready" to "we are always prepared, always improving."

Hear how these healthcare professionals describe the difference and how it helps them do their jobs better.
 

New Badge of Excellence

Quality Accredited

DNV accredited hospitals can now display a web-ready emblem letting your staff and your community know that you are setting a new standard of quality-driven accreditation.

 

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Hospitals Speak Out

From the board room to the bed side, hospital professionals see the advantage of DNV Accreditation.