ESH receives national certification, accreditation

In a news release, Eastern State Hospital announced it earned full accreditation by The Joint Commission. The institution added that it had received certification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for meeting the conditions of participation, which are regulations that set minimum health and safety standards for hospitals participating in Medicare.

Joey Frost, ESH director of organizational development/communications, said having CMS certification is a mandatory requirement and ensures the hospital receives federal funding, while the Joint Commission's accreditation proc...