JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Compassus hospice program serving Jefferson City, Missouri has been awarded Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) accreditation under the Hospice Standards of Excellence.
CHAP accreditation demonstrates that Compassus – Jefferson City meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards for quality and compliance. The rigorous evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources and long-term viability. Adherence to CHAP’s standards leads to better quality care and better business performance.
“CHAP accreditation is a testament to our program’s commitment to quality as a cornerstone of operational excellence,” said Mandy Lawrence, regional vice president for Compassus. “We are committed to continuing to support the medical, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and families by providing exceptional end-of-life care.” The mission of Compassus is to provide high-quality, compassionate hospice care to improve quality of life for patients and their families. The supportive care team, which consists of physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains and volunteers, works together to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of their patients.
For information about Compassus – Jefferson City, please visit our location page or call 573-245-1954.
