Upland, CA, June 24, 2024 – For the third consecutive review cycle, San Antonio Regional Hospital has has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement 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.

The certification, offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, focuses on the pre-surgical orthopedic consultation to the intraoperative, hospitalization or ambulatory surgical center admission, rehabilitation activities, and follow-up visit with the orthopedic surgeon.

San Antonio underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on April 11-12, 2024. During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, and the delivery and facilitation of 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.

“Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification recognizes healthcare 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.”

“Advanced certification from The Joint Commission is one of the ways patients can judge the quality and safety of a total hip and knee replacement program,” states John Chapman, President & CEO of San Antonio Regional Hospital. “The Joint Commission’s thorough on-site review and subsequent accreditation means San Antonio complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care and is committed to continually improving operations for hip and knee replacement patients.

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.