OConnor Hospital Receives Joint Commission Re-Accreditation

DELHI — O’Connor Hospital, part of Bassett Healthcare Network, has achieved re-accreditation by the Joint Commission after a rigorous on-site assessment and survey.

The Joint Commission is a global organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs across the United States. Founded in 1951, it is the nation’s oldest and largest accrediting body in the healthcare industry. All hospitals, health systems, and health services must achieve certain accreditations to remain in operation. At hospitals, on-site assessments are performed by clinicians and other experts who survey through interviewing, observation, and audits. They evaluate quality and safety, organizational performance, care plans, and many other metrics that demonstrate high standards for care.

“It was great to witness how O’Connor Hospital staff came together to welcome the Joint Commission surveyors and show off our hospital and all the great work they do each and every day,” says Dr. Daniel Endress, DNP, RN, CMSRN, Director of Nursing and Operations at O’Connor Hospital. “Every team member has an important role, and they all contribute immeasurably to O’Connor being a successful organization.”

Hospital surveys by the Joint Commission generally last for three consecutive days and occur every three years. Accreditation is a condition for hospital licensure as well as Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. As a Critical Access Hospital within Bassett Healthcare Network, O’Connor Hospital provides care to its rural communities with 23 acute care medical and surgical beds, including extended care “swing” beds for patients needing additional time and therapy to recover from illness or surgery.

“The commitment and professionalism that each person brings daily when caring for our patients and community members is truly remarkable. We are proud of the quality of care and extra mile the staff goes to ensuring we meet the needs of every patient,” said Dr. Susan Oakes Ferrucci, DNP, MSN, RN, CNS, Chief Hospital Executive of Bassett’s Critical Access Hospitals Division.

In addition to inpatient, pharmacy, laboratory, imaging, and 24/7 emergency care, O’Connor Hospital offers a comprehensive set of specialty clinics provided by Bassett Healthcare Network practitioners, including:

Ambulatory Procedures

Cardiology

Dermatology

Endoscopy

General Surgery

OB-GYN and Women’s Health

Optometry

Orthopedics

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Podiatry

Pulmonary Medicine

Rehabilitation (Outpatient, Inpatient, Swing Bed)

Urology

Vascular Surgery

O’Connor Hospital was founded in 1921 and joined Bassett Healthcare Network in 1988. In 2000, O’Connor was one of the first hospitals in New York State to receive federal designation as a critical access hospital. O’Connor is a model for small rural facilities, offering a wide range of clinical services as well as access to medical and surgical specialties.

O’Connor Hospital has also recently been honored by the American Hospital Association in appreciation of the hospital’s 50 years of participation and leadership in the AHA.

“At O’Connor, we recognize every team member for their commitment to caring for our patients, to each other, and to the communities we serve,” concluded Endress.