An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
Athol Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Heywood Hospital and Athol Hospital are accredited by CMS per compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP) for all services, areas and locations covered by the hospital's provider agreement under its CMS Certification Number (CCN).
Heywood Hospital holds accreditation from the American College of Radiology in CT, Mammography and MRI.
Athol Hospital holds accreditation from the American College of Radiology in CT, Mammography, MRI & Ultrasound.
Heywood Healthcare has been granted Exemplary Provider®-accredited status for demonstrating outstanding patient care practices and compliance to The Compliance Team’s comprehensive Safety-Honesty-Caring® quality standards.
Athol Hospital was accredited by the Committee of Laboratory Accreditation (COLA). A premier clinical laboratory accreditation, education and consultation organization. They are an independent accreditor whose practical, educational standards have a positive and immediate impact on patient care.
