Jackson County Hospital District Obtains
Critical Access Hospital Accreditation
from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)

EDNA,TX: Jackson County Hospital (JCHD) has been surveyed by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and has successfully met the requirements for Critical Access 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. JCHD was subjected to a rigorous unannounced onsite assessment in January 2024. 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 Jackson County Hospital District for achieving accreditation.”

Lance Smiga, CEO of Jackson County Hospital District, said, “CIHQ has changed the stereotype of what surveys are to so many in the healthcare industry. They used every opportunity to educate us on what we needed to do to correct or adjust and this was quite different from previous surveys. I am pleased that our hospital chose CIHQ as their accrediting organization.”

For more information, please visit the Critical Access Hospitals website at https://cihq.org/. For more information on JCHD, visit www.jchd.org.