WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten years after
becoming the first national retail clinic provider to be accredited
by The Joint Commission (then JCAHO), MinuteClinic, the walk-in
medical clinic of CVS Health, has achieved its third consecutive
reaccreditation from the national health care evaluation and
certifying agency.
The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™
demonstrates MinuteClinic's compliance with the organization's
national standards for ambulatory health care quality and
safety.
Valid for up to a three-year period, The Joint Commission
accreditation applies to MinuteClinic's 1,050 locations inside
select CVS/pharmacy stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia.
"Since 2006 we have participated in the rigorous accreditation
process carried out by The Joint Commission to validate the high
clinical quality and safety standards we strive to achieve at all
MinuteClinic locations across the United
States," said Andrew Sussman,
President, MinuteClinic and Executive Vice President/Associate
Chief Medical Officer CVS Health. "With patient satisfaction
ratings of 95 percent and clinical collaborations with more than 60
leading health systems throughout the country, we have demonstrated
a consistent record of quality and coordination of care unsurpassed
in the retail clinic industry."
Established in 1975, The Joint Commission's Ambulatory Health
Care Accreditation program encourages high quality patient care in
all types of freestanding ambulatory care facilities. An estimated
2,100 organizations currently maintain Ambulatory Health Care
Accreditation, awarded for a three-year period.
"Joint Commission accreditation provides ambulatory care
organizations with the processes contributing to improvements in a
variety of areas from the enhancement of staff education to the
demonstration of leading practices within the ambulatory setting,"
said Michael Kulczycki, M.B.A., CAE,
executive director, Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation program,
The Joint Commission. "We commend MinuteClinic for its efforts to
become a quality improvement organization, and achieving this
pinnacle demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and
quality."
Following The Joint Commission's usual survey process, on-site
evaluations were conducted at MinuteClinic locations across the
U.S. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated
MinuteClinic for compliance with standards for a variety of areas,
including coordination of care, infection prevention and control,
management of medications and patient education.
MinuteClinic medical clinics are open seven days a week with
weekday evening hours. No appointment is required. Most
visits are covered by insurance. For patients paying cash or
credit, treatment prices are posted at each clinic and on
www.minuteclinic.com. The cost for most treatment starts at
$89-$99.
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants at MinuteClinic
specialize in family health care and can diagnose, treat and write
prescriptions for common family illnesses such as strep throat and
ear, eye, sinus, bladder and bronchial infections. Minor wounds,
abrasions, skin conditions and joint sprains are treated. In
addition, MinuteClinic practitioners administer vaccinations,
conduct physicals and wellness screenings, and offer monitoring and
point-of-care testing for chronic conditions such as diabetes, high
cholesterol and blood pressure.
About The Joint Commission
Founded in 1951, The Joint
Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the
public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating
health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing
safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint
Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care
organizations and programs in the United
States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint
Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and
accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint
Commission at www.jointcommission.org.
About MinuteClinic
CVS/minuteclinic is the retail
medical clinic of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), the largest pharmacy
health care provider in the United
States. MinuteClinic launched the first retail medical
clinics in the United States in
2000 and is the largest provider of retail clinics with more than
1,100 locations in 33 states and the District of Columbia. By creating a health
care delivery model that responds to patient demand, MinuteClinic
makes access to high-quality medical treatment easier for more
Americans. Nationally, the company has provided care through more
than 26 million patient visits, with a 95% customer satisfaction
rating. MinuteClinic is the only retail health care provider to
receive four consecutive accreditations from The Joint Commission,
the national evaluation and certifying agency for nearly 20,000
health care organizations and programs in the United States. For more information, visit
www.minuteclinic.com.
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