San Antonio Regional Hospital Receives Sepsis Care Certification from The Joint Commission

UPLAND, CA March 17, 2025 – San Antonio Regional Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification for Sepsis. The hospital earned the Joint Commission’s certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

San Antonio Regional Hospital underwent a rigorous, announced onsite review on January 31, 2025. During the visit, the Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with sepsis-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 experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewer also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“Disease-Specific Care 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 San Antonio Regional Hospital 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.”