DKH wins gold seal of approval

PUTNAM — Day Kimball Hospital (DKH) in Putnam has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® shows an organization is accredited and meets The Joint Commission’s highest standards of care. 

Total hip and knee replacement certification is awarded for a two-year period to Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care. The Joint Commission is America’s foremost independent and nonprofit healthcare accrediting agency.

“Our dedicated interdisciplinary team at Day Kimball Healthcare is honored to receive this award for the quality and safety of our joint replacement program,” said Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Healthcare. “We consistently strive to make patient safety, care treatment, and recovery a top priority. This recognition reflects the commitment of our orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and healthcare professionals to addressing the healthcare needs of our community at the highest level.”

 

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