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CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
AWARDED SEPSIS CERTIFICATION FROM THE
JOINT COMMISSION
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal
of Approval® for Sepsis Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an
organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center underwent a rigorous on-site review in June
2016. Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with national disease-specific
care standards as well as with sepsis-specific requirements. Clinical practice guidelines
and performance measures also were assessed.
Established in 2002 and awarded for a two-year period, The Joint Commission’s
Disease-Specific Care Certification evaluates clinical programs across the continuum
of care and addresses three core areas:
* Compliance with consensus-based national standards;
* Effective use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care; and
* An organized approach to

performance measurement and improvement activities.

“Clear Lake Regional Medical
sepsis,” said Wendi J. Roberts,
“We commend Clear Lake
providing a higher standard of

Center has thoroughly demonstrated a high level of care for patients with
RN, executive director, Certification Programs, The Joint Commission.
Regional Medical Center for becoming a leader in sepsis care, potentially
service for sepsis patients in its community.”

“Clear Lake Regional Medical Center is pleased to receive Disease-Specific Care Certification from The
Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation,” added
Andrea Harrow, chief nursing officer for Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. “The certification provides us
with the framework to create a culture of excellence for those in our community.” For more information
about Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, visit clearlakermc.com or connect with us on Facebook and
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For more information about Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, visit clearlakermc.com

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MOMENTUM / September 2016