To ensure that we are providing best-recommended practices in delivering quality care to our patients and the community, Long Beach Medical Center seeks accreditations from a number of professional review organizations.
We are proud of the recognition bestowed upon us from the following organizations, after having successfully met their stringent accreditation criteria and review processes.
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The Joint Commission (TJC)
Read about our TJC accreditation here
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American College of Radiology (ACR)
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American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
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American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Read about our ADA accreditation here.
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College of American Pathology (CAP)
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We proudly hold licensure by the following organizations for our extensive behavioral health programs:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
New York State Office of Mental Health
www.omh.ny.gov
New York State Department of Health
www.health.ny.gov
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Awards and Acknowledgements
Long Beach Medical Center has received recognition from a number of prestigious organizations for its commitment to quality, safety and innovative programs.
PRI 2011 Best Practices Award
Physicians' Reciprocal Insureres awarded Long Beach Medical Center its 2011 Best Practices Award for its success in reducing pressure ulcer injuries across its continuum, including its Hospital, Skilled-Nursing Facility - The Komanoff Center for Geriatric & Rehabilitative Medicine, and certified Home Care Agency. To read more about hte PRI 2011 Best Practices Award, please click here.
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IPRO 2011 Patient Safety Initiative Award
The Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO), the Medicare quality improvement organization for New York State, presented Long Beach Medical Center with its IPRO Patient Safety Initiative Award in recognition of the Medical Center’s organization-wide initiative regarding education, training, measuring and reporting information related to improving the care and management of patients with or at risk for pressure ulcers. To read more about the IPRO Patient Safety Initiative Award, please click here.
HANYS 2012 Community Health Award Nominee
The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) recognized Long Beach Medical Center's 'Safe Steps for Fall Prevention' program in its 2012 Community Health Improvement Award campaign. The Community Health Improvement Award recognizes outstanding initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of communities. Long Beach Medical Center was a Nominee among 38 hospitals across New York State that were recognized. To read more about the Hanys 2012 Community Health Award, please click here.
US News & World Report 2010 and 2011 Five-Star Ranking for Overall Care at The Komanoff Center for Geriatric & Rehabilitative Medicine
Long Beach Medical Center’s skilled-nursing facility, The Komanoff Center for Geriatric and Rehabilitative Medicine, earned a five-star ranking in overall quality in the 2010 and 2011 U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Nursing Home Compare listing featured in US News and World Report. Overall quality reflects a review of quality measures, health inspections, and nurse staffing by federal government organizations. To read more about this prestigious ranking, please click here.