CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF METUCHEN AWARDED ACCREDITATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION

Once again, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in behavioral health care.  Catholic Charities first achieved accreditation in January of 1998; this year marks the 18th straight year of accreditation for Catholic Charities in all services surveyed under the Commission’s’ Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Behavioral Health Care.

“The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® is an internationally recognized symbol of quality for accreditation, and we are very proud of our excellent service delivery and continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards,” said Marianne Majewski, LCSW and Executive Director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen.   “Accreditation is voluntary, and serves to illustrate our staff and administration’s willingness to go above and beyond in serving the most vulnerable among us, while ensuring the highest standards of quality care and service.” 

The Joint Commissions’ behavioral health care standards address important functions relating to the care of individuals served, and the management of behavior health care organizations.  Catholic Charities’ Accreditation was awarded after undergoing a demanding onsite survey completed on June 10, 2016.  During the review, compliance with behavioral health care standards related to several areas, including care, treatment, and services; environment of care; leadership; and screening procedures for the early detection of imminent harm was evaluated. Onsite observations and interviews also were conducted.  Catholic Charities demonstrated compliance in meeting rigorous performance standards in the delivery of quality, safe care. 

Last year, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen served 53,000 people from all walks of life, all races, all religions, and all economic levels, through more than 100 programs in the Diocesan counties of Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren. More information about the agency’s programs can be found on their website, www.ccdom.org.