Pictured from left to right, beginning with those in front, are: Lisa Dowling, Judith Peacock and Cara Pace; and those standing, from left to right, are: Darren Gamma, Cathleen Brooks and Marian Bediako. Photo provided by Laura Danella.
United Hospice, which has offices in Goshen and New City, has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Care Accreditation Program Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
“Home Care Accreditation Program Certification recognizes health care organizations commitment to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care.” said Mark Pelletier, the Chief Operating Officer for the Joint Commission. “We commend United Hospice for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for palliative care patients.”
As part of the certification process, United Hospice underwent a rigorous, unannounced three-day review in January 2021. During the visit, a team of commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, leadership, and quality assurance performance improvement as well as delivering and facilitating clinical care. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
Hospice care offers a way for families dealing with a serious illness to care for a patient’s physical demands while also addressing their emotional, social and spiritual needs.
United Hospice, Inc. provides specialized care for those facing a serious illness throughout Rockland and Orange counties. With offices located at 11 Stokum Lane in New City, and 42 Park Place in Goshen, United Hospice provides an enhanced quality of life to people of all ages suffering from serious illnesses such as cancer, heart, lung, kidney or liver disease as well as Parkinson’s, ALS and Alzheimer’s or dementia.
For more information, visit www.unitedhospiceinc.org or call 845-634-4974.