MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (January 17, 2022) –The Maryland Heights Center for Behavioral Health has earned the Center for Medicare and Medicaid’s Psychiatric Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. This accreditation reflects a health care organization’s commitment to provide safe, quality patient care.
“Being awarded this accreditation validates the important role our psychiatric hospital plays in providing the highest quality patient care in safe environment during the mental health crisis we face today,” said Rachel Johnson, administrator of Maryland Heights Center for Behavioral Health. “We are extremely proud of our team and their commitment to provide excellent psychiatric care each day to our geriatric population recognized by this accreditation.”
Maryland Heights Center for Behavioral Health completed unannounced onsite reviews as part of the evaluation process. A team of DNV reviewers evaluated compliance with Psychiatric Hospital Program standards spanning several areas, including environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the individuals.
The accreditation is valid for 36 months.
For more information, visit www.marylandheightsbehavioralhealth.com.
About National HealthCare Corporation
NHC affiliates operate for themselves and third parties 68 skilled nursing facilities with 8,726 beds. NHC affiliates also operate 23 assisted living communities with 1,181 units, five independent living communities with 475 units, three behavioral health hospitals,35 homecare agencies, and 29 hospice agencies. NHC’s other services include Alzheimer’s and memory care units, pharmacy services, a rehabilitation services company, and providing management and accounting services to third party post-acute operators.
Other information about the company can be found on our web site at www.nhccare.com.
