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Unity HealthCare receives accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations February 02, 2007

By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission of Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations' national standards for health care quality and safety, Unity HealthCare has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™. The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ is for all services including hospital based substance abuse treatment services, home health, hospice, personal care and support services. According to Karmon Bjella, President and CEO of Unity HealthCare, "Accreditation by the Joint Commission sets Unity HealthCare apart. We seek accreditation because we have had a long-term, proactive commitment to the Muscatine Community in providing safe, quality, local health care."

The Joint Commission conducted an unannounced, on-site evaluation of Unity HealthCare in October 2006. The accreditation award recognizes Unity HealthCare’s dedication to complying with the Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards on a continuous basis.

About The Joint Commission of Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. An independent, not-for-profit organization, the Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.

About Unity HealthCare

Unity HealthCare is a non-profit, integrated health system, located in Muscatine, IA. The mission of Unity HealthCare is to deliver caring, accessible, high quality and cost effective health and wellness services to all we serve, maintaining high ethical standards and honoring patient rights.

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