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DNV Hospital Accreditation

Hospital accreditation status is provided by DNV Healthcare Inc. and is updated on a continuous basis. Header information in the DNV Accreditation section of the Profile report provides the date of the most recent update for each hospital.

DNV Hospital Accreditation is a CMS-approved accreditation program that surveys annually and integrates the ISO 9001 quality management system with the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospitals. An accredited hospital is deemed in compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospitals (42 CFR 482).

The accreditation status is valid for the period reported.