Momenta Recovery awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission
June 2024
Glenwood Springs, CO, 06/27/24 – Momenta Recovery has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Momenta Recovery underwent a rigorous onsite review on April 22-24, 2024. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with Behavioral Health Care and Human Services standards spanning several areas including emergency management, the environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the individual.
The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help healthcare organizations measure, assess, and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire a safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend Momenta Recovery for its commitment to advancing safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”
“Momenta has always been dedicated to providing our clients with innovative, high-quality care. Our achievement of the JC Gold Standard, a recognition of our hard work, has only deepened our passion and commitment to our clients.” - Kelsey Huberty, Director of Operations
Momenta Recovery prepared for the onsite review process by meticulously examining its policies and procedures, reviewing the standards, and ensuring care is provided at the highest level. The staff refined processes across all departments and areas of the organization. A notable highlight was the detailed work of Momenta Recovery’s medication manager, who ensured client safety in medication management. It was remarkable to complete the survey with no issues in this specific area.
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.
