Avera Marshall awarded health care accreditation

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall was awarded accreditation by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). HFAP is the nation’s original independent, accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Accreditation confirms that Avera Marshall is providing high quality care as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.

“Avera Marshall clearly demonstrates a commitment to quality and patient safety,” said Lawrence Haspel, DO, Chairman of the Bureau of Healthcare Facilities Accreditation for HFAP.

“We base our decision on the findings of an extensive and thorough on-site review of the hospital against recognized national standards for patient safety, quality improvement, and environmental safety.

Avera Marshall has earned the distinction of HFAP accreditation through its performance in successfully meeting those standards.”

“We’re proud to achieve this prestigious accreditation,” said Mary Maertens, Avera Marshall Regional President and CEO.

“Earning HFAP accreditation is a significant achievement that recognizes our commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients and our community. In fact, quality is consistently the priority focus in our strategic plans and goals.”