Redfern Health Center reaccredited by The Joint Commission

Published: May 18, 2010

CLEMSON — By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Clemson University’s Redfern Health Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.

“Accreditation by The Joint Commission sets Redfern Health Center apart,” said Michael Kulczycki, executive director of the commission’s ambulatory care accreditation program. “Organizations awarded this Gold Seal of Approval dedicate themselves to continuous operational improvement.”

Redfern Heath Center has been accredited by The Joint Commission since 1998. Nearly 1,200 freestanding ambulatory care organizations maintain commission accreditation. Redfern is one of 26 college health centers in the country that is accredited by The Joint Commission and is the only one in South Carolina to receive accreditation. 

"We seek accreditation for our organization because we want to be the best," said George Clay, executive director of Redfern. "We view obtaining Joint Commission accreditation as another step toward excellence.

"Our staff is very supportive of the process. It gives them a feeling of pride to work in an accredited organization. They also appreciate the educational aspect of the survey and the opportunity to interact with The Joint Commission survey team,” Clay said.

An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Since 1975, The Joint Commission has developed state-of-the-art standards for outpatient ambulatory care organizations.

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