Forks Community Hospital has received its Certification in Infection Prevention from DNV GL Healthcare. The certification recognizes completement of a risk assessment program. To complete the program, Forks Community Hospital worked with DNV GL to identify and address vulnerable areas, restructure its system management and effectively utilize resources with the goal of providing the highest-quality of health care to its patients. Receiving the certification indicates that Forks Community Hospital’s approach to infection prevention work is above industry standard.
“This certification lets our community know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible care for managing infection risk,” Forks Community Hospital Director of Patient Safety & Quality RN D. Dillon said. “The CIP Certification requirements build upon three important pillars: a proactive rather than reactive approach to safety, the development of a safety culture that is transparent and accountable, and engagement of all staff towards a systems-driven approach to safety.”
Forks Community Hospital is the only Critical Access Hospital to receive this certification in the United States. View the hospital’s press release online to learn more about the certification and DNV GL Healthcare.
