The Joint Commission awarded The Villages (Fla.) Regional Hospital its Goal Seal of Approval Core Certification for hip and knee replacement, Villages-News.com reports.
What you should know:
1. The gold seal denotes the hospital's commitment to providing safe, quality care.
2. The Joint Commission surveyed Villages in January.
3. The certification is valid for two years.
4. Lady Lake, Fla.-based Central Florida Health CEO Don Henderson said, "The Villages Regional Hospital is proud to receive this two-year certification from The Joint Commission. ... This accreditation validates and recognizes the considerable skill of the orthopedic surgeons, nurses, therapists and numerous support personnel who all work together to provide excellent care for those patients requiring hip and/or knee replacement surgery."