Accreditation and Achievements
VA Butler Healthcare has received a number of accreditations and awards. Some of our recent notable accomplishments include —
College of American Pathology (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation
VA Butler Healthcare has received accreditation by the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program whose objective is to improve patient safety by advancing the quality of pathology and laboratory services through education, standard setting, and ensuring laboratories meet or exceed regulatory requirements. The laboratory is awarded CAP accreditation and becomes part of an exclusive group of more than 6,000 laboratories worldwide that have met the highest standards of excellence.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
VA Butler Healthcare has achieved CARF accreditation for the Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. CARF establishes consumer focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. This accreditation represents the highest level of achievement that can be awarded to an organization and demonstrates that the persons served are benefiting from the services offered.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
VA Butler Healthcare has achieved accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations for the following programs:
- Behavioral Health
- Home Care
- Long Term Care
VA Butler Healthcare is committed to continuous improvement and to the delivery of safe, high quality care. A focus on continuous standards compliance allows the medical center to maintain a constant state of survey readiness and compliance with the National Patient Safety Goals.
Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may notify the Joint Commis¬sion in writing indicating the nature of the issue in concern. Information presented will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process.
Division of Accreditation Operations
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
If you have questions you may contact the Joint Commission at this toll free U.S. telephone number, 8:30 to 5 p.m., Central Time, weekdays. (800) 994-6610
