Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Recognized as a Leader in Providing Equitable Care
Receives Care Equity Certification from The Joint Commission, a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care.
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has received The Joint Commission’s Health Care Equity Certification. This voluntary advanced certification helps organizations close the gaps in access and address disparities faced by historically marginalized groups. The program provides the structure to improve health equity by examining all aspects of care, treatment, and health care delivery. Bergen New Bridge is one of only five New Jersey hospitals and one of only seven hospitals throughout the country to seek and receive this advanced certification.
“I am incredibly proud that the Medical Center has been recognized for our ongoing dedicated efforts to improve health equity and address disparities that exist for many of those we serve,” said Deborah Visconi, President & CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “I am grateful to our team who are dedicated to providing high quality care in a welcoming environment that safeguards equity, inclusion, dignity, and respect for all.”
"This certification ensures our patients get what they need for the best outcomes for their health and wellness and provides us with the opportunity to better understand the impact their social and demographic factors have on access to care," said Shari Gold, Senior Vice President for Regulatory Compliance & Chief Quality and Equity Officer, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. "By addressing the social determinants of health including challenges patients have with transportation, food, finances, and more will help us to break through these barriers and improve health equity."
“This certification validates our county’s hospital commitment to health care equity while expanding access so that no one goes without essential health services,” said James J. Tedesco, III, Bergen County Executive. “I am thankful to Deb Visconi and her team for leading the way in this vital area and furthering the Medical Center’s dedication to quality, equitable, and compassionate care.”
The Joint Commission’s Health Care Equity Certification provides the structure to guide healthcare organizations to achieve health equity. To achieve certification, the Medical Center’s executive leadership and clinical leaders gathered and analyzed a large volume of data which then culminated in a site visit by The Joint Commission.
