February 10, 2003
Harborview receives one of the highest JCAHO scores in the country
Seattle –The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has released its final report and awarded Harborview Medical Center a score of 97 with no Type I deficiencies. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation’s health care through voluntary accreditation. Harborview receives a three-year accreditation as a result of the survey.
JCAHO conducted the Harborview review in September 2002. The average national score for JCAHO surveys conducted in 2002 was 93, with hospitals averaging three to five Type I citations.
“In reporting their findings, the JCAHO surveyors repeatedly lauded the care provided to patients and the staff’s professionalism, dedication and knowledge, says Johnese Spisso, Harborview’s chief operating officer. One surveyor commented, “They not only know the mission, they live it every day with enthusiasm.”
Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA is the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center serving patients from Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Other high marks recently received by Harborview include: