(CASA GRANDE, Arizona, August 9th, 2024) – Casa Grande Academy has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Casa Grande Academy underwent a rigorous, onsite review May 22 – 24, 2024, During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with Behavioral Health Care and Human Services standards spanning several areas including patient safety, trauma-informed care, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, and rights and responsibilities of the individual.

The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The surveyor also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend Casa Grande Academy for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”

“We are thrilled to receive Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services from the Joint Commission,” says Executive Director, Michael Henderson. “Our staff has worked to diligently to go to the next level in patient care, safety, campus improvements and environment of care standards. It is an honor to see our dedication and hard work come to fruition with being awarded the JC Gold Seal.”

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.