The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

The Jewish Hospital—Mercy Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.

“We congratulate The Jewish Hospital—Mercy Health for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

The Jewish Hospital—Mercy Health underwent a rigorous, onsite review in December, 2024. During the visit, Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care providers, measurement experts, and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“The Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend The Jewish Hospital—Mercy Health for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”

"I am incredibly proud of our dedicated team at Jewish Hospital—Mercy Health for achieving our Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation. This reflects our commitment to meeting rigorous standards and providing exceptional clinical care," said Michael Kramer, president of The Jewish Hospital—Mercy Health. "The designation was established to promote safer, higher-quality, and more compassionate health care, and that is precisely what our team embodies every single day. Together, we ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families."

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.