Skyland Trail

Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission

By demonstrating compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Skyland Trail has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.

Founded in 1951, the Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation’s health care through voluntary accreditation. The Joint Commission’s on-site survey of Skyland Trail occurred in November. The Award of Excellence is for a three year period.

In becoming accredited, Skyland Trail was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission surveyor experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare services. Achieving accreditation demonstrates commitment to provide high and safe quality care.

Elizabeth Finnerty, Executive Director says that accreditation shows that “we make a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis. We seek accreditation for our organization because we want to be the best and we view obtaining Joint Commission accreditation as another step toward excellence. Accreditation is attainable only through cooperation and communication among staff members. Everyone at Skyland plays a vital role in working to meet the standards.”

If you have unresolved patient safety or quality of care concerns, you may contact the Joint Commission’s Office of Quality Monitoring at 800-994-6610.