The Valley Hospital Awarded Disease-Specific Care Reaccreditation from The Joint Commission

PARAMUS, NJ, July 14, 2025 – The Valley Hospital is proud to have received reaccreditation by The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care (DSC) certification program for disease-specific care in total hip and total knee replacement.

This recertification recognizes Valley’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety for those undergoing total hip and total knee replacement procedures. Reaccreditation confirms Valley’s ability to meet standards in medication management, diabetes care and participation in performance measurement and data collection.

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

“Valley is proud to continually meet the standards of safety, high-quality care, and the most up-to-date, evidence-based practice guidelines,” said Charles Vannoy, DNP, RN, MBA, FACHE, NEA-BC, HN-BC, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at The Valley Hospital. “Our team practices quality metrics, tracks safety, and remains innovative in our care.”

“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,” said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer for 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 The Valley Hospital for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”

For more information about Valley’s approach to joint replacement, please visit ValleyHealth.com/JointReplacement.