By Juan Soto
Jamaica Hospital just received a great Christmas gift.
The Queens hospital was rated one of the city’s top performing medical centers by the Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization and leading authority in patient care standards that certifies more than 25,000 health care programs across the United States.
The medical commission recognized the Jamaica facility as a top performer in heart attacks, heart failure, surgical care and pneumonia treatment and care.
The program is based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes in 2013. The hospital achieved a cumulative performance rate of 95 or higher, based on analysis of accountability measures.
Jamaica Hospital, which serves a population of more than 1.2 million borough residents, is the only center in Queens to make it to the Top Performers on Quality Measures Program list.
“We are committed in following the best and most recognized standard of care,” said Romuald Slota, director of Jamaica Hospital’s Clinical Resource Management. “We follow each patient to make sure that they receive the best care from the time they are admitted to the time they are released.”
According to Slota, Jamaica Hospital has also implemented several community and support programs, including the transitional care unit to bridge the care for the patients after release from the 424-bed medical center.
“Maintaining excellent patient relationships has always been a priority for this facility,” Slota said. “We want the community to know that we will continue to work hard and make strides in providing the best quality of care.”
The hospital is an accredited community teaching hospital with a large network of community-based ambulatory care services.
“We want the community to know that we will continue to work hard and make strides in providing the best quality care,” Slota said.
He pointed out the recognition is “an honor” for the staff and physicians who work at the hospital.
Jamaica Hospital is also one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the city.
“Each year, the quality standard’s bar is raised and hospitals have responded to the challenge,” said Mark Chassin, president of the Joint Commission.
Reach reporter Juan Soto by e-mail at jsoto@cnglocal.com or by phone at (718) 260–4564.
