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<\/p>\nSudbury Pines Extended Care has been ACCREDITED by the JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS (JCAHO) since 11\/10\/1999.<\/p>\n
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An\u00a0independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 19,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization\u2019s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 19,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. To earn and maintain The Joint Commission\u2019s Gold Seal of Approval\u2122, an organization must undergo an on-site survey by\u00a0their survey team at least every three years.<\/p>\n
JCAHO\u00a0Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0To continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.<\/p>\n Vision Statement:<\/strong>\u00a0 All people always experience the safest, highest quality, best-value health care across all settings.<\/p>\n If you wish to inform The Joint Commission of concerns regarding resident safety and quality of care that Sudbury Pines Extended Care provides, please use the following options:<\/p>\n