Licenses and Accreditations
- Alabama Department of Public Health, Psychiatric Hospital License
- All programs are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Beacon Children's Hospital has earned The Joint Commision's Gold Seal of Approval.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation's health care through voluntary accreditation. The Joint Commission's on-site survey of Beacon Children's Hospital occured in August 2008.
"Beacon Children's Hospital's accreditation achievement is a demonstration of the organization's leadership and staff commitment to excellence," say Mary Cesare-Murphy, PhD., Executive Director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission accreditation required organizationwide dedication to providing safe, client-focused care, treatment and services."
Joint Commission accreditation involves not only preparing for a survey, but maintaining a high-level of quality and compliance with the latest standards. Beacon Children's Hospital has also undergone a thorough on-site survey by the State of Alabama. The outcome of both quality inspections provided authority for Medicare certification. Achieving accreditation makes a strong statement to the community about the hospital's efforts to provide the highest quality services. Joint Commission standards focus on state-of-the-art performance improvement strategies that help health care organizations continuously improve patient safety efforts and quality of care.
The public may contact the Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints about a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization by either calling 1-800-994-6610 or emailing complaint@jointcommission.org
