Hospice of Palm Beach County's Stellar Reputation Awards Them Top Accreditation

Hospice of Palm Beach County is proud to announce they have once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. In receiving this recognition, Hospice of Palm Beach County has demonstrated their dedication to compliance with state-of-the-art standards on a continuous basis, including national standards for healthcare safety, for their home care program.

The unannounced visit took place in mid-June and evaluated provision of care, treatment and services, rights and responsibilities of the individual, and environment of care, among other areas.

“We strive for excellence each day,” said Vivian Dodge, Director of Performance Improvement at Hospice of Palm Beach County. “To again be recognized with this prestigious accreditation only reinforces the incredible care that is put into our work and the facilities we provide for our patients and families.”

In 1984, Hospice of Palm Beach County was awarded the first hospice accreditation in the State of Florida. They have continuously received accreditations since. For more information on Hospice of Palm Beach County, or The Joint Commission’s Accreditation, please call (561) 848-5200.

About The Joint Commission:
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.