HEALTHCARE CHECKUP
HEALTHCARE CHECKUP
Bergen New Bridge Recognized As Leader in Equitable Care
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has received The Joint Commission ’ s Health Care Equity Certification . This voluntary advanced certification helps organizations close the gaps in access and address disparities faced by historically marginalized groups . The program provides the structure to improve health equity by examining all aspects of care , treatment , and health care delivery . Bergen New Bridge is one of only five New Jersey hospitals and one of only 15 hospitals throughout the country to seek and receive this advanced certification .
“ I am incredibly proud that the Medical Center has been recognized for our ongoing dedicated efforts to improve health equity and address disparities that exist for many of those we serve ,” said Deborah Visconi , President & CEO , Bergen New Bridge Medical Center , located in Paramus . “ I am grateful to our team who are dedicated to providing high quality care in a welcoming environment that safeguards equity , inclusion , dignity , and respect for all .”
" This certification ensures our patients get what they need for the best outcomes for their health and wellness and provides us with the opportunity to better understand the impact their social and demographic factors have on access to care ," said Shari Gold , Senior Vice President for Regulatory Compliance & Chief Quality and Equity Officer , Bergen New Bridge Medical Center . " By addressing the social determinants of health including challenges patients have with transportation , food , finances , and more will help us to break through these barriers and improve health equity ."
“ This certification validates our county ’ s hospital commitment to health care equity while expanding access so that no one goes without essential health services ,” said James J . Tedesco , III , Bergen County Executive . “ I am thankful to Deb Visconi and her team for leading the way in this vital area and furthering the Medical Center ’ s dedication to quality , equitable , and compassionate care .”
The Joint Commission ’ s Health Care Equity Certification provides the structure to guide healthcare organizations to achieve health equity . To achieve certification , the Medical Center ’ s executive leadership and clinical leaders gathered and analyzed a large volume of data which then culminated in a site visit by The Joint Commission .
Deborah Visconi , President & CEO , Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Bergen New Bridge has made great strides to provide healthcare to underserved communities . l
Photo : Getty Images / iStockphoto / SDI Productions
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center , a clinical affiliate of Rutgers , is a 1,070-bed hospital . It is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in the state and the fourth largest , publicly owned hospital in the nation .
Bergen New Bridge , a not-for-profit safety net facility , provides high-quality comprehensive services , including acute and ambulatory care , mental health and substance use disorder treatment , long-term care , 24 / 7 emergency department , surgical suites , physical rehabilitation , pharmacy , laboratory , radiologic services ( including digital mammography ). The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield , Englewood , and Paterson . Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at the hospital ' s CareRite Now centers located in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County .
Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91 % of NJ residents and is a Veterans Community Care Provider . It is also a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign ( HRC ) Healthcare Equality Index ( HEI ). Learn more at www . newbridgehealth . org .
18 COMMERCE www . commercemagnj . com