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Community Health Center, Inc. Achieves Joint Commission Accreditation For Behavioral Health and Ambulatory Health Care

AWARDED PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL HOME CERTIFICATION

MIDDLETOWN, Conn., April 18, 2018: – Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation and Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective care.

CHC also earned the Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Certification, reflecting its commitment to meeting optional standards for patient-centered care. PCMH Certification is a special add-on option for Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory health care organizations and can potentially result in increased patient satisfaction, improved patient outcomes and reduced overall costs to the health care system.

To achieve the respective three-year accreditations, CHC underwent a rigorous review and four-day onsite survey, including direct observations of clinical operations and staff interviews conducted by a team of Joint Commission surveyors.

Michael Kulczycki, M.B.A., CAE, executive director, Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission commented, “We commend CHC and its staff for achieving this pinnacle demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and quality. Your passion, dedication and tenacity can ultimately improve patient care.”

“We are delighted to receive this vitally important accreditation and certification from The Joint Commission,” said Margaret Flinter, APRN, PhD, c-FNP, FAAN, FAANP, CHC’s SVP and Clinical Director. “The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval attests to our staff’s commitment to safety and quality

each and every day.”

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About Community Health Center, Inc. 
Since 1972, Community Health Center, Inc. has been one of the leading healthcare providers in the state of Connecticut, building a world-class primary healthcare system committed to caring for uninsured and underserved populations. CHC is focused on improving health outcomes for its more than 145,000 patients as well as building healthy communities. Recognized as both a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and a Primary Care Medical Home by The Joint Commission, CHC delivers service in more than 200 locations statewide, offering primary care in medical, dental and behavioral health services.

About The Joint Commission

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 accredits and certifies more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.