(ECRMC announces accreditation)....It was announced this week.

El Centro Regional Medical Center says they have once again been accredited by the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation. The Hospital says it was done by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. This is the 9th consecutive hospital accreditation from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. ECRMC underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on February 21-24 this year. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission Reviewers evaluated compliance with hospital standards spanning several areas, including infection prevention and control, emergency management, leadership, environmental care, and medication management. Surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.