Arizona Specialty Hospital Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification

Arizona Specialty Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification 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.

The certification, offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, focuses on each phase of care including the pre-surgical orthopedic consultation, the intraoperative experience, hospital stay, rehabilitation activities, and follow-up visit with the orthopedic surgeon.

Arizona Specialty Hospital underwent a thorough, onsite, two-day review on August 27, 2024. During the visit, the Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards including: overall program management, supporting patient self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. (These Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients). The reviewer also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

Congratulations to the entire team for a successful survey and for demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering safe, high quality care for our patients and families!