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CMH: First in the state
COLUMBIA
Memorial
Hospital (CMH) is on the leading
edge of health care in Oregon.
CMH is the first hospital in the
state to earn accreditation from the
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation
Program (HFAP), an independent,
recognized authority. HFAP
accredited CMH after an extensive
and objective review of the hospital
s
standards of quality and safety.
Columbia Memorial Hospital
clearly demonstrates a commitment
to quality patient care,
says Michael
Zarski, CEO of HFAP.
We base
our decision on federal standards,
patient safety and treatment, quality
improvement, and environmental
safety. CMH met or exceeded
standards in every case.
We
re proud to achieve this
prestigious distinction,
says
Erik Thorsen, CEO of CMH.
By
awarding us accreditation, HFAP
has recognized our commitment to
providing outstanding care to our
patients and our community.
HFAP was chosen by the Board
of Trustees for its educational and
collegial approach to accreditation,
Thorsen says.
The HFAP process
aligns well with our patient-centered
philosophy.
HFAP is one of only three
national voluntary accreditation
programs authorized by the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services
to survey hospitals and other
medical facilities for compliance
with the Medicare Conditions of
Participation.
A J OURNAL DE VOT ED TO HEALTHFUL L I V I NG
W I N T E R 2012
INSIDE
2
Resolutions worth keeping
3
Women and heart disease
6
Denim and Diamonds
HAPPY
new
year, and welcome
to the Winter
2012 edition of
the
CMH Health
Compass
. In
this issue, you
will read about
CMH
s exciting
new health care
accreditation. In
addition, we
ll keep you focused on
healthy New Year
s resolutions, look
at the differences between urgent
care and emergency care, discuss the
highs and lows of blood pressure,
and explain why equality between
women and men doesn
t extend to
heart issues.
All of us at CMH wish you a safe
and healthy 2012.
Erik Thorsen, CEO
Erik Thorsen,
CEO
C E O L I N K
Welcome to
a new year