Tulsa ER & Hospital has obtained Hospital Accreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)
Kayla Alvineda Maketing Coordinator kalvineda@nutexhealth.com
(Tulsa, Oklahoma, January 13, 2023) – Tulsa ER & Hospital has been surveyed by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and has successfully met the requirements for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating compliance with CIHQ Standards and the Conditions of Participation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This recognition reflects the hospital’s continuous commitment to safety and quality patient care.
Tulsa ER & Hospital was subjected to a rigorous unannounced onsite assessment on Thursday, January 5, 2023. The CIHQ team toured the hospital, reviewed medical records, observed care practices, and interviewed staff and patients.
“CIHQ’ goal is to partner with hospitals to improve the care provided in our communities,” states Richard Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of CIHQ. “CIHQ is proud to recognize Tulsa ER & Hospital for achieving accreditation.”
“This re-accreditation reflects the continued commitment by all of the staff at Tulsa ER Hospital to provide quality healthcare for our patients. Our team put in many hours to develop and maintain hospital protocols that benefit patient care and safety. I extend sincere thanks to all members of the team for this recognition,” said Dr. Mark Blubaugh, Medical Director at Tulsa ER & Hospital.
Tulsa ER & Hospital’s mission is to continuously operate in compliance with regulatory standards by developing an ongoing system to monitor and revise existing protocols, processes, and policies. Six months before the survey date, the facility put a task force comprised of leaders from all departments to start getting the staff ready for the unannounced survey and what to expect.
For more information, please visit the CIHQ Accredited Hospital website.
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Physician-owned and operated, Tulsa ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Tulsa ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care without the wait. In addition to Emergency Medical Services, the hospital also provides IV therapy, pediatric care, overnight observations and laboratory and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, and X-Ray. With thousands of 5-star reviews, patients can experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Tulsa ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 717 W 71st St S, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tulsa ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas and founded in 2011, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led, technology-enabled healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health has two divisions: a Hospital division and a Population Health Management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates 21 health care facilities in eight different states, equipped with highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The Population Health Management division provides management, administrative and other support services to its affiliated hospitals and physician groups.