Accreditations
Joint Commission Accreditation
Joint Commission accreditation is an objective evaluation process based on standards set by the Joint Commission. These standards review various aspects of the care delivery process. The standards help care providers develop strategies to identify key vulnerabilities and address potential issues in the patient care experience. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
- Joint Commission Accreditation for the Hospital since 1983.
- Joint Commission Accreditation for Hospital Laboratory since 1983.
- Joint Commission Accreditation for Clinics since 1986.
- Joint Commission Accreditation for Clinic Laboratories since 1986.
- Joint Commission Accreditation for Home Health and Hospice since 1986.
- Joint Commission Accreditation for Home Medical Equipment since 2009.
Additional Accreditations
- Educational Services Department accredited by the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) since 2006.
- CMH Women’s Services (Imaging Center) is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
- Primary care clinics are accredited as Exemplary Provider® by The Compliance Team. The accredited status is granted to providers who demonstrate outstanding patient care practices and compliance with comprehensive Safety-Honesty-Caring® quality standards.
- American Association of Diabetes Educators recognizes the CMH Diabetes Education Center as meeting the national standard for diabetes self-management education.
Certifications
- Level II STEMI Center by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services since 2018.
- Level III Trauma Center by the Missouri Department of Health And Senior Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, since 1987.
- Level III Stroke Center certification by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
- National certification from DNV as an Acute Stroke Ready Center.
- Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).