The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations made its report on UNC Hospitals public Wednesday, Aug. 28, citing a laundry list of 44 performance issues that cost UNC its clean status of accreditation. The Joint Commission inspected UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill’s facilities in mid-July and placed it on probation after a preliminary denial...
UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill expects to regain its clean standing soon. The flagship facility of UNC Health Care was placed on probation after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation because of issues with psychiatric treatment. Its plans of correction have been accepted by the Joint Commission — an independent, nonprofit accrediting organization that certifies...
UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill is on probation after the system received preliminary denial of its accreditation. Preliminary Denial of Accreditation is recommended when there’s an immediate threat to health and safety, a submission of falsified documents or misrepresented information, a lack of a required license, or significant noncompliance with Joint Commission standards, according to...
