CRITICAL ACCESS DESIGNATION.....Amery Regional Medical Center is surveyed by the State of Wisconsin on a regular basis and is a Critical Access Hospital. This designation is important for the continued financial viability of our Medical Center.

Accreditation through the State of Wisconsin means they review our facility and healthcare operation; this is your assurance that Amery Regional Medical Center practices continuous quality monitoring to provide you with superior health care.



JCAHO ACCREDITATION...The Medical Center Laboratory continues to be accredited through the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, JCAHO.

Facts About Joint Commission Accreditation
Since its founding in 1951, The Joint Commission has been acknowledged as the leader in developing the highest standards for quality and safety in the delivery of health care, and evaluating organization performance based on these standards. Today, more than 19,000 health care providers use Joint Commission standards to guide how they administer care and continuously improve performance.

Accreditation requires an evaluation by The Joint Commission. The evaluation covers compliance with the standards and other requirements and verifies improvement activities. After earning accreditation, health care organizations receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™, a mark of quality.

What are the Benefits of Accreditation for Patients?
The benefits of receiving care at a Joint Commission accredited laboratory or certified organization include increased confidence in the care provided because you know the organization is:

• Continually working to provide the highest quality services
• Periodically evaluated by The Joint Commission for compliance with the standards and other requirements
• Provided with expert advice and education from The Joint Commission about quality improvement
• Able to attract qualified staff because they have more opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge