Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Reaccredited By Joint Commission

Hospital Recognized for Delivering High-Quality Care

Alexandria, VA – (May 4, 2011) — The Joint Commission has officially reaccredited Inova Mount Vernon Hospital for delivering high-quality care.

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital earned this recognition by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for quality care and safety.

“This reaccreditation is a reminder to our community that we have dedicated, highly-trained staff to effectively treat those seeking care at our hospital,” said Barbara Doyle, CEO, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. “We’re very pleased to earn this acknowledgment and will continue to strive to be the best place to receive and give excellent care.”

Reaccreditation signifies that the hospital meets and exceeds treatment standards set by Joint Commission. To earn this reaccreditation clinical experts reviewed the hospital’s standard practices and outcomes.

The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization, is the nation’s predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare.

Visit inova.org/imvh for additional information about Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.

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