Children’s Hospital Earns URAC Accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that it has earned URAC accreditation for Specialty Pharmacy. URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management. By achieving this status, Children’s Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to quality care, enhanced processes, patient safety and improved outcomes.
“Our pharmacy is honored to have received this accreditation, so we can continue to improve patient outcomes and management. We hold our healthcare system to the highest standard to ensure we are providing expert care for every patient from the care they receive to the distribution of their medication,” said Children’s Hospital’s Chief Operating Officer, Steven Godbold.
“Now more than ever, specialty pharmacies are an essential part of the patient care team and patient experience. URAC congratulates East Tennessee Children’s Hospital on their achievement of Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation. This achievement demonstrates excellence in pharmacy operations, product handling, patient education and patient management. When an organization achieves URAC accreditation, they demonstrate their commitment to improving their quality of care, which is important to patients, providers and payers,” said URAC’s President and CEO Shawn Griffin, MD.
About East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s vision is Leading the Way to Healthy Children. Children’s Hospital is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system which serves the East Tennessee region. Children’s Hospital is certified by the state of Tennessee as a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center.
About URAC
Founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization, URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality and patient safety through renowned accreditation programs. URAC develops its evidence-based standards in collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders and industry experts. The company’s portfolio of accreditation and certification programs spans the health care industry, addressing health equity, workplace mental health, health care management and operations, pharmacies, telehealth, health plans, medical practices and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.
