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Hillsdale Hospital Achieves Accreditation with Accreditation Commission for Healthcare

Hillsdale Hospital receives credentials as an acute care hospital

 HILLSDALE, Mich.— Hillsdale Hospital recently achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for the services of acute care hospital.

Mark Gross, John Robertson and JJ Hodshire with ACHC Accreditation

L to R: Chief Financial Officer Mark Gross; Chief Quality, Information and Technology Officer John Robertson; President and Chief Executive Officer JJ Hodshire

Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.

ACHC is a nonprofit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has CMS deeming authority for Home Health, Hospice and DMEPOS. ACHC also has deeming authority for Acute Care Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers as well as Clinical Laboratory.

“We strive to maintain the highest standard of care at Hillsdale Hospital,” said John Robertson, chief quality, information and technology officer. “We are pleased to receive this recognition from the ACHC and look forward to continuing to providing the community with these much-needed services.”

Hillsdale Hospital is committed to ensuring the region has access to a full range of healthcare services when and where they need it. The hospital provides acute inpatient services, advanced radiology and imaging services, a full-service laboratory, general and specialty surgery, a state-of-the-art birthing center, emergency care, inpatient psychiatric care and more.

“As a guardian of healthcare services, Hillsdale Hospital greatly values accreditation by ACHC,” said Jeremiah J. Hodshire, president and chief executive officer. “We have very high standards for our care team and are proud to serve as the primary source of healthcare for our community.”

For more information about Hillsdale Hospital, visit hillsdalehospital.com.