We are excited to share that BrightStar Care received the 2024 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award by The Joint Commission for the 12th time. We are especially proud because BrightStar Care is the only franchise that has been given this award every single year since its inception in 2013.
Earning the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission means that a healthcare organization has completed a comprehensive on-site review and met the standards and requirements established by The Joint Commission, which is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare.
Recognized for A Higher Standard® of Care
“Congratulations to BrightStar Care for receiving The Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality Award for the 12th consecutive year,” says Kathy Valencia RN , MSN, field director, Home Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “This award recognizes BrightStar Care’s commitment to work closely with its franchisees to help improve patient safety and quality of care in the home care setting through Joint Commission accreditation… (using our) quality framework to help assess and improve outcomes.”
Josie Rhoades, MS, BSN, RN, Vice President of Clinical Operations for BrightStar Care, explains that meeting standards set by The Joint Commission is a reflection of our organization’s unrelenting commitment to going above and beyond to meet patient safety and quality goals.
“Our BrightStar Care agencies are dedicated to meeting our client’s individual medical and non-medical needs in order to provide them with both clinical excellence and support to optimize their quality of life ,” Rhoades said. “Our nurse-led, RN-supervised care allows us to reduce falls, infections, hospital readmissions and emergency department visits. Not only do we meet our clients’ needs, we also provide families with peace of mind about the safety and care of their loved ones.”
Enterprise-Wide Commitment to Quality
“We are honored that The Joint Commission continues to acknowledge our endeavors, recognizing us once again with the esteemed Enterprise Champion for Quality Award,” said Andy Ray, CEO of BrightStar Care. “Our focus across the BrightStar Care network is to uphold a superior standard of care for our clients to ensure successful clinical outcomes for seniors, families, children and individuals in need of home care.”
“As we broaden our service offerings across hospital-at-home, Medicare Advantage and diverse care models, our dedication remains steadfast in delivering a comprehensive continuum of care,” Ray continued. “This accolade reaffirms our commitment to collaborating with our franchisees to ensure our clients receive unparalleled, top-tier nurse-led care.”
Network Quality Assurance
Joint Commission accreditation is a known quality indicator within the healthcare industry. BrightStar Care’s accreditation by The Joint Commission enables our organization to support our clients by maintaining safe and independent living at home to help enhance their quality of life.
BrightStar Care locations across the United States benefit from a credible third-party assessment that ensures that their policies, processes and resources align with industry-leading standards. The establishment of the Enterprise Champion for Quality Award by The Joint Commission was specifically designed with franchisors in mind, offering them tangible evidence of their dedication to safety and excellence within their independently owned and operated agencies.
Backed by third-party validators, including Avalere Health, BrightStar Care’s proven clinical outcomes are driven by nurse-led care comprised of companion, personal, pediatric and memory care, as well as medication assistance, skilled nursing and more to improve each client’s health and quality of life.
Find a BrightStar Care® Location Near You
Looking for in-home care services or assisted living for your loved one or a reliable medical staffing partner for your organization? Our experienced local care team members are ready to help. Find a location near you, contact us online or call 866.618.7827 to speak with a local care expert and learn more about how BrightStar Care offers A Higher Standard®.