The Joint Commission conducted an unannounced, on-site evaluation of MRHC on April 19-23, 2010. By demonstrating continued compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for healthcare quality and safety, Magnolia Regional Health Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ effective April 24, 2010 for another three years.

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation's healthcare through voluntary accreditation. To maintain and earn accreditation, a hospital undergoes an extensive on-site review by a select team of Joint Commission professionals such as administrators, physicians, and nurses at least once every three years. The purpose of the review is to evaluate the hospital's performance in areas that affect patient care. Through the triennial assessment of a hospital’s processes and personal visits with its patients and staff, the hospital is evaluated and scored. Accreditation or continued accreditation may then be awarded based on how well the hospital met Joint Commission standards. Magnolia Regional Health center has maintained the Goal Seal of Approval since 1967.

According to Angela Jackson, MRHC Vice-President of Organizational Excellence, “We are thrilled to receive continuing accreditation from the Joint Commission. It is our goal to continually strive to meet and exceed quality and safety standards in an effort to better serve our patients and community.”

Elwanda Whitaker, RN, Director of Accreditation Services, spoke of her pride in a staff whose members remain committed to maintaining accreditation by The Joint Commission and provide quality patient care. "In addition, they appreciate the educational aspect of the survey and the opportunity to interact with the team of surveyors."

She called the accreditation, "proof of an organization-wide commitment to provide quality care on an ongoing basis."

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