Joint Commission

The certification team included, from left, Arlene Boudreaux, MSN, RN, CNRN, Ryan Schell, PharmD, BCPS, Fenna Phibbs, MD, MPH, and Jessica Stroh, RN. (photo by Donn Jones)
December 1, 2022

VUMC receives national certification for Parkinson’s disease care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently became the nation’s second health care organization to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Parkinson’s Disease Certification.

By Paul Govern
December 1, 2021

Message of appreciation for Joint Commission survey

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s caring culture was on full display during the recent survey by the The Joint Commission.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 17, 2020

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital receives reaccreditation from Joint Commission

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital has received reaccreditation from the Joint Commission (TJC), an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 U.S. health care organizations and programs.

By Kelsey Herbers
October 9, 2019

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital receives Joint Commission certification for hip, knee replacements

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) has received certification from The Joint Commission for total hip replacement and total knee replacement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care and continuous compliance with performance standards.

By Kelsey Herbers
January 25, 2018

VUMC’s next Joint Commission survey expected this spring

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) employees should begin preparing now for an important upcoming organization-wide initiative — the 2018 Joint Commission survey, which is expected to take place this spring.

By Doug Campbell
January 11, 2018

Joint Commission renews Vanderbilt Stroke Center at highest certification

The Joint Commission has again determined that the Vanderbilt Stroke Center merits the highest certification for providing complex cerebrovascular care.

By Doug Campbell
October 8, 2015

Vanderbilt Stroke Center lauded by Joint Commission

The Joint Commission has recertified the Vanderbilt Stroke Center for providing complex cerebrovascular care.
By Tom Wilemon
July 30, 2015

Joint Commission survey highlights VUMC’s strengths

Thirteen surveyors from The Joint Commission (TJC), the independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the United States, visited Vanderbilt University Medical Center last week for an unannounced survey.
By Nancy Humphrey
July 24, 2013

VU Stroke Center attains new level of certification

The Vanderbilt Stroke and Cerebrovascular Service has received advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, one of only four in Tennessee.
By VUMC News and Communications